Overview

Data is everywhere. With smart analyses and powerful models, you can create real impact. In this programme, you’ll work closely with top lecturers on real-world solutions to major global issues such as climate change, food security and public health. You’ll learn how to turn data into valuable insights for organisations and for society as a whole.

With a solid foundation in data science and a focus on pressing global themes, you’ll graduate ready to design sustainable solutions that truly make a difference. Your talent is in high demand!

After your study

After completing your Data Science for Global Challenges bachelor’s degree, you can continue on to a wide range of master’s programmes – both at Wageningen University and Research and beyond.

Depending on the master’s you choose, you can work as a data scientist, programmer, IT-specialist, data analyst, geo-data specialist, epidemiologist, engineer or researcher.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agri-Food

Development of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude

Integration through integral (longitudinal) courses

Excursions, fieldwork, and Practicals

Challenged-based and/or real-life projects, involvement of stakeholders

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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 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
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

International Development Data Science & Big Data View 9 other Bachelors in International Development 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

18300 EUR / year

≈ 18300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

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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Credits

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Disciplines

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