Overview

Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? From pets to livestock and fisheries, in the Animal Sciences programme from Wageningen University and Research you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices.

Why this programme?

Develop responsible methods to manage and care for healthy animals.
Develop sustainable solutions for animal husbandry worldwide that is connected to society and climate.
Internationally oriented programme which stimulates you to expand your horizon abroad.

Future career

After completing both a bachelor's and a master's in Animal Sciences you are ready to go to work! Read the stories of graduates in Future career Animal Sciences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology of Domestic Animals

Animal Sciences

Statistics

Animal Biology

Animal Behavior

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science Genetics View 3 other Bachelors in Animal Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the admission requirements is that the general level of your previous education is at least equal to the level of the Dutch Pre-University (VWO) diploma. Please check which option is applicable to your situation:

International Prior Education

Dutch pre-university (VWO) diploma

HBO propaedeutic / HBO diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17800 EUR / year

≈ 17800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

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Living costs

Wageningen

Netherlands

700 - 800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why this programme?

Future career

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Wageningen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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