Program Overview
The Plant Sciences at Wageningen University and Research is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Plant Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biomass Production and Carbon Capture
- Crop Science
- Greenhouse Horticulture
- Natural Resource Management
- Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources
- Plant Pathology and Entomology
- Plant Breeding (online master specialisation)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wageningen University and Research directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life...
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
