International Land and Water Management Wageningen University and Research

Overview

The International Land and Water Management programme from  Wageningen University and Research addresses problems of drought, erosion and floods, which put food production at risk in large parts of the world. 

You will combine knowledge of engineering, social and natural sciences, study the roles of various stakeholders and design land and water management improvement plans. 

The area of research covers the whole world.

What makes the Bachelor International Land and Water Management unique?

• Technical and social: students learn about the engineering, socio-economic, physical and policy aspects of land and water management, making our graduates well-rounded and versatile professionals.

• International: Look at regions all over the world that struggle with land and water management problems, such as floods, water shortage, erosion or land degradation. From Thailand to Ethiopia and from Peru to the Netherlands.

• Third year bachelor’s students do an international internship and research project of their choice.

Career

Most graduates from the International Land and Water Management programme from Wageningen University and Research continue studying to complete a master’s, which qualifies them to work anywhere in the world. They may use their expertise in development projects in Africa, South America or Asia, or contribute to solutions of land and water management issues in the Netherlands and other European countries.