Wageningen University & Research - ALES - Exchange
City: Wageningen Country: Netherlands
Overview
What Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has to offer:
- In the field of life sciences, agricultural, and environmental science, WUR is considered world-class.
- WUR is often praised for its combination of excellent research and education, a combination rarely encountered by experts.
- WUR is located in an historic University town in central Netherlands.
- Students are encouraged to apply for the ALES Centennial Dutch Endowment Travel & Experiential Learning Award to help subsidize this exchange experience. Up to $5,000/year could be received for this award. Please contact the ALES Student Services Team at questions.ales@ualberta.ca to apply and for more information.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year
Term Dates:
Fall term equivalent: August - February (i.e., WUR's Periods 1 - 3) but please note that exchanges for shorter periods of time might be possible but you would need to inform the U¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Exchange Coordinator of your desired end date BEFORE the application deadline so that we can look into this possibility for you.
Winter term equivalent: February - August (i.e., WUR's Periods 4 - 6) but please note that exchanges for shorter periods of time might be possible but you would need to inform the U¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Exchange Coordinator of your desired end date BEFORE the application deadline so that we can look into this possibility for you.
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: ALES students only
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
See eligibility.
Course Information
Language of Instruction: English and Dutch
Field of Study: Climate, Energy, Water, Environment, Nutrition, Health, Landscape, Animals, Society, and Economics. These fields are approached from various perspectives such as economics, management, research, product development, technology, and international cooperation.
Housing
Non-EU exchange students receive priority for housing through the exchange coordinators. Information on the housing application procedure can be found through the link below. There is a limited amount of rooms reserved for exchange students. In most cases, because of immigration rules and the priority status, housing is guaranteed for non-EU students.
It is important that you start your housing application as soon as you are able to do so!
Program Information & Contact
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.