Seven easy steps
Steps to enrolment for non-EU/EFTA students.
Step 1: Application and Admission (Admission requirements)
You need the following documents:
1. A completed application form:
3. Transcript of academic records (list of subjects and marks obtained during the Bachelor) in Dutch or English. When enrolling as a student a certified copy of the transcript of academic records needs to be submitted.
4. English language proficiency test results
More information: English language proficiency test (non-EU/EFTA)
5. A statement of motivation/purpose explaining why you wish to enroll for the chosen programme, and if applicable, an indication of the programme’s practical value to your profession (one page maximum).
6. A typed Curriculum Vitae or brief personal history.
All documents must be submitted as PDF files in STARS (Student Tracking Admission Registration System).
How to upload documents in Stars
Only complete applications will be submitted to the Academic Committee on Admissions (it can take up to two months to process the application). Your application is processed in the Student Tracking Admission Registration System (STARS). You will receive a registration letter (by email) containing a filenumber and a password. With this user-name and password you can check your application status in STARS.
An applicant who does not meet the admission requirements and is rejected by the Academic Committee on Admissions of Wageningen University & Research will receive notification to this effect as soon as possible. The applicant may lodge an appeal against the decision.
Please note that the application becomes the property of the Student Service Centre after you send it. Therefore no original official documents should be sent. You need to submit a certified copy of your (Bachelor) diploma and list of subjects/marks before you can be enrolled as a student.
Step 2: ConfirmationYou are kindly requested to confirm your participation in the MSc programme by returning the confirmation form, duly completed, as soon as possible but before the deadline.
You should indicate on the confirmation form how your MSc study at Wageningen University & Research will be financed:
If the expenses related to your study will be financed by a sponsoring organisation, part 3 of the confirmation form should be completed by an official of that organisation. The International Office will contact the sponsor and arrange the financial matters regarding your study in Wageningen.
Please send the confirmation form and copy of your passport preferably by email as soon as possible but before the deadline. The copies of your passport should be of good quality and contain your personal details and photo and the dates of issue and expiry. The Immigration Service will not accept illegible copies. Please note that your passport should be valid until at least three months after the programme finishes.
If any changes occur in your situation, for example a change of address or a change in sponsor, please inform the International Office by using the alteration form.
Step 3: PaymentUpon receipt of your confirmation form, an invoice will be sent to you or to your sponsor. The invoice includes important information about the payment. The required amount should be paid into our bank account (see the invoice for details) before the deadline. Do not make any payments before receiving the invoice.
More information about Study expenses and payment
Step 4: VisaStudents from non-EU or non-EFTA countries (except Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, United States and Vatican City State) require a special visa (called an Authorisation for Temporary Residence ATR; Dutch abbreviation: MVV) to study in the Netherlands. Upon receipt of the required amount the International Office will start the visa procedure for those students who require a visa (can take up to 2 months). It is not possible for students to apply for the ATR/MVV themselves. You can find more detailed information about the visa procedure.
More information about visa and immigration procedures
Step 5: Housing and Insurance
Wageningen University & Research will arrange housing for all international students.
More information about housing for students outside EU/EFTA
In the Netherlands, everyone is required to have health and liability insurance. If required, Wageningen University & Research can assist international students in arranging a comprehensive insurance upon arrival in Wageningen.
More information about insurance for students outside EU/EFTA
Please see "Travel Instructions" (pdf). This leaflet contains important information about your travel to Wageningen.
Contact SSC
Step 6: Preparation and travel
We strongly advise you to plan your departure to Wageningen for September/February before the mentioned Welcome to Wageningen week/day. As soon as you have secured a fellowship or you have received an invoice you will receive our arrival form which must be used to inform us about your scheduled arrival date, flight number and arrival time. For more information check: To arrange before departure to Wageningen.
Step 7: Arrival and Final RegistrationStudents starting their study in September are expected to arrive mid-August to enable them to settle in and follow the introduction programme prior to the start of the academic year. From experience we know how important it is to get settled in a new environment, that all matters concerning registration are arranged, so that students can start their programme at Wageningen University & Research without any disruptions. Only when all registration requirements have been met you can be registered as a student at Wageningen University & Research. ALL students who wish to register need to submit CERTIFIED TRANSLATED COPIES of their bachelor degree and academic records.
When registered as a student you will receive a username and password for the University network enabling you to register for subjects and examinations. Students will be formally enrolled at Wageningen University & Research after their arrival. Upon arrival you will also receive the booklet "Your Guide to Wageningen".
Source: http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/show/Application-MSc-nonEU.htm
Step 1: Application and Admission (Admission requirements)
You need the following documents:
1. A completed application form:
- Master Application Form - Starting Date: February 2017
- Master Application Form - Starting Date: September 2017 or February 2018
3. Transcript of academic records (list of subjects and marks obtained during the Bachelor) in Dutch or English. When enrolling as a student a certified copy of the transcript of academic records needs to be submitted.
4. English language proficiency test results
More information: English language proficiency test (non-EU/EFTA)
5. A statement of motivation/purpose explaining why you wish to enroll for the chosen programme, and if applicable, an indication of the programme’s practical value to your profession (one page maximum).
6. A typed Curriculum Vitae or brief personal history.
All documents must be submitted as PDF files in STARS (Student Tracking Admission Registration System).
How to upload documents in Stars
Only complete applications will be submitted to the Academic Committee on Admissions (it can take up to two months to process the application). Your application is processed in the Student Tracking Admission Registration System (STARS). You will receive a registration letter (by email) containing a filenumber and a password. With this user-name and password you can check your application status in STARS.
An applicant who does not meet the admission requirements and is rejected by the Academic Committee on Admissions of Wageningen University & Research will receive notification to this effect as soon as possible. The applicant may lodge an appeal against the decision.
Please note that the application becomes the property of the Student Service Centre after you send it. Therefore no original official documents should be sent. You need to submit a certified copy of your (Bachelor) diploma and list of subjects/marks before you can be enrolled as a student.
Step 2: ConfirmationYou are kindly requested to confirm your participation in the MSc programme by returning the confirmation form, duly completed, as soon as possible but before the deadline.
You should indicate on the confirmation form how your MSc study at Wageningen University & Research will be financed:
- from private resources (yourself or family)
- a fellowship programme
- a sponsoring organisation (for example: your employer; NGO; your Government; et cetera.)
If the expenses related to your study will be financed by a sponsoring organisation, part 3 of the confirmation form should be completed by an official of that organisation. The International Office will contact the sponsor and arrange the financial matters regarding your study in Wageningen.
Please send the confirmation form and copy of your passport preferably by email as soon as possible but before the deadline. The copies of your passport should be of good quality and contain your personal details and photo and the dates of issue and expiry. The Immigration Service will not accept illegible copies. Please note that your passport should be valid until at least three months after the programme finishes.
If any changes occur in your situation, for example a change of address or a change in sponsor, please inform the International Office by using the alteration form.
Step 3: PaymentUpon receipt of your confirmation form, an invoice will be sent to you or to your sponsor. The invoice includes important information about the payment. The required amount should be paid into our bank account (see the invoice for details) before the deadline. Do not make any payments before receiving the invoice.
More information about Study expenses and payment
Step 4: VisaStudents from non-EU or non-EFTA countries (except Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, United States and Vatican City State) require a special visa (called an Authorisation for Temporary Residence ATR; Dutch abbreviation: MVV) to study in the Netherlands. Upon receipt of the required amount the International Office will start the visa procedure for those students who require a visa (can take up to 2 months). It is not possible for students to apply for the ATR/MVV themselves. You can find more detailed information about the visa procedure.
More information about visa and immigration procedures
Step 5: Housing and Insurance
Wageningen University & Research will arrange housing for all international students.
More information about housing for students outside EU/EFTA
In the Netherlands, everyone is required to have health and liability insurance. If required, Wageningen University & Research can assist international students in arranging a comprehensive insurance upon arrival in Wageningen.
More information about insurance for students outside EU/EFTA
Please see "Travel Instructions" (pdf). This leaflet contains important information about your travel to Wageningen.
Contact SSC
Step 6: Preparation and travel
We strongly advise you to plan your departure to Wageningen for September/February before the mentioned Welcome to Wageningen week/day. As soon as you have secured a fellowship or you have received an invoice you will receive our arrival form which must be used to inform us about your scheduled arrival date, flight number and arrival time. For more information check: To arrange before departure to Wageningen.
Step 7: Arrival and Final RegistrationStudents starting their study in September are expected to arrive mid-August to enable them to settle in and follow the introduction programme prior to the start of the academic year. From experience we know how important it is to get settled in a new environment, that all matters concerning registration are arranged, so that students can start their programme at Wageningen University & Research without any disruptions. Only when all registration requirements have been met you can be registered as a student at Wageningen University & Research. ALL students who wish to register need to submit CERTIFIED TRANSLATED COPIES of their bachelor degree and academic records.
When registered as a student you will receive a username and password for the University network enabling you to register for subjects and examinations. Students will be formally enrolled at Wageningen University & Research after their arrival. Upon arrival you will also receive the booklet "Your Guide to Wageningen".
Source: http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/show/Application-MSc-nonEU.htm