General requirements
Students who wish to enrol in the MSc Development and Rural Innovation Programme at Wageningen University must have:
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At least a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to the specific programme selected.
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A Grade Point Average (GPA) for the BSc study of at least 70% of the maximum scale.
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Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
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Good skills in mathematics and/or statistics.
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Basic computer skills.
For more concise information on admission requirements see the website of the Student Service Centre.
Click here for the admission requirements for Dutch students.
Click here for the admission requirements for EU students.
Click here for the admission requirements for Non-EU/EFTA students.
For more concise information on the actual enrolment procedure see the website of the Student Service Centre.
Application Forms
Click here for the application process for Dutch students.
Click here for the application process for EU students.
Click here for the application process for Non-EU/EFTA students.
The above admission requirements apply to all MSc study programmes at Wageningen University.
The study advisor (contact us) will provide you with more information on the relevance of your BSc degree and the specific admission criteria.
Specific requirements for the Master Development and Rural Innovation
To be accepted into this programme, students must have a bachelor's degree in the technical sciences, life sciences or management sciences.
Preferably, this degree should be related to agricultural and rural development, natural resource management, the food industry or similar fields. However, degrees in other fields can be included as well. Students with a social science background should apply to the International Development Studies programme (MID), which is closely related to Development and Rural Innovation. |
Deadlines for applying
If you are from a non-European country, you are advised to apply for admission before March 1 in order to arrive in time to start the programme. Processing of the application, confirmation, and sending of the tuition invoice involves approximately three months. Since it can take two months for the visas to be processed, students are strongly advised to ensure that payment of the fees are received by Wageningen University before June 1 in order to be able to arrive in time for classes. If you are from a European country, you may apply for admission until July 15. But you are expected to come to Wageningen at least two to three weeks in advance to participate in an Introductory programme where all students receive detailed important information about the programme. Applicants from the Netherlands are advised to apply for admission latest before August 1 in order to participate in the programme.
Please submit your application as soon as possible and certainly within the deadlines set by the Student Service Centre.
Specific application Deadlines for Dutch students.
Specific application Deadlines for EU students.
Specific application Deadlines for Non-EU/EFTA students.
Costs
Click here for the Study expenses and payment for Dutch students.
Click here for the Study expenses and payment for EU students.
Click here for the Study expenses and payment for Non-EU/EFTA students.
Scholarschips
Click here for the IB-Group Study Grant for Dutch students.
Click here for the Study Grants for EU students.
Click here for the Study Grants for Non-EU/EFTA students
This MSc programme is statutorily recognised under Dutch law, is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council and registered by the CROHO (Central Register for Programmes in Higher Education). |