Overview

At University College Venlo from Maastricht University you'll focus on Sustainable Food Systems, you’ll learn how to truly transform food: from sustainable farming to conscious consumer choices. Through behaviour, health, and responsible innovation, you’ll work on solutions for a healthier, more sustainable food system. Ready to make an impact?

Career

What do you do after your studies? Your predecessors work in a variety of roles, but they have one thing in common: they work at the intersection of disciplines. They connect science with policy, behaviour with product, research with market.

Marketer in the food industry, at companies like Tony’s Chocolonely
Advisor at a 3D food printing company
Smart Food Developer at TNO
Policymaker at the World Health Organization (WHO)
Entrepreneur at the Sustainable Food Fund
Legal advisor on food claims for certification schemes such as Eko, Bio, and Demeter

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Your choice of direction is the most important aspect of your curriculum since it allows you to get a deeper understanding of the topics that interest you. UCV provides a choice of two specialisations:

Social sciences
Life sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Venlo, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Nutrition & Dietetics Liberal Arts

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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

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OR

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a non-Dutch diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, you qualify - in principle for admission to this programme.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18700 EUR / year

≈ 18700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Venlo

Netherlands

780 - 1160 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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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Venlo

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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