Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
- 1918
- Founded
- #151
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 22
- Programs
About Wageningen University and Research
Established in 1918 with academic roots dating back to the National Agricultural College in 1876, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is an internationally preeminent public research university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. Universally acclaimed as the global epicenter of life sciences, agricultural engineering, food safety, environmental sciences, and sustainable development, WUR unites Wageningen University with specialized Wageningen Research institutes under one cohesive mission: "To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life." Educating over 13,000 students from more than 100 countries, WUR offers a high-impact, research-led portfolio comprising 6 English-taught Bachelor of Science programs and over 30 fully English-taught Master of Science programs. WUR has held the undisputed #1 ranking in the world for Agriculture & Forestry in the QS World University Rankings for over a decade and ranks #2 worldwide in Environmental Sciences. Its unified, park-like Wageningen Campus features world-class infrastructure including the Forum education centre, Orion laboratories, Atlas environmental building, and high-tech greenhouse complexes, creating an open ecosystem where scientists, students, NGOs, and agri-food pioneers address planetary challenges including global food security, climate resilience, biodiversity preservation, and the circular biobased economy.
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Wageningen, Netherlands
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