Wageningen University And Research Centre

The Wageningen University, established in 1918, is located in Wageningen, Netherlands. The university was the successor of the Agricultural School which was founded in 1876. The Wageningen University, agricultural research institutes and the Van Hall-Larenstein School of Higher Professional Education together make the Wageningen University and Research Centre. The Wageningen University's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 undergraduate and 2,000 postgraduate students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study through the following academic divisions:

  • Animals and plants
  • Economy and society
  • Health
  • Nature and environment
  • Technology

The students of the university participate in sports such as volleyball, indoor biking, judo, basketball, rugby, badminton, tennis, softball, karate, and table tennis. The students are also associated with organizations like De Ontzetting (Student Ochestra), LA13, Student Council, VESTE, Olah (Organisation for Latin-Americans in Holland), and PSF.

The notable alumni of the university include renowned personalities such as Joris Voorhoeve, politician; Eppo Doeve, painter; Ramsewak Shankar, politician; Jan Justus Bos, botanist; and others.

Campus Location

Costerweg 50
Building no. 400 
Wageningen 6701 BH
Netherlands
Main Tel: +31 317 480 100
Web Site

More About Wageningen University and Research Centre

  • Wageningen University and Research Centre is a public school.
  • The school was founded in 1918.
  • The highest degree offered is the Doctorate degree.