Bachelor
Animal Sciences
★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students passionate about animal biology, welfare and sustainable husbandry who prefer scientific research over clinical veterinary paths; the main tradeoff is limited hands-on animal handling compared to more applied programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€18,300
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗284
DUO ↑149% ↗
Intl. %
↗25%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? From pets to livestock and fisheries, you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices. Whether it’s food production, companionship, sports, or nature conservation, you’ll study how animals contribute to our society and well-being. Ready to turn your passion into impact? Join the BSc Animal Sciences programme!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumComputer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentIntegration module
About Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University is the world #1 ranked university in agriculture and forestry for 7 consecutive years. Founded in 1876, it specializes in life sciences with focus on food, agriculture, and environment. Known as the most sustainable university in Netherlands and located in the "Food Valley" region.
Living in Wageningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€420/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,200
Cost of living
Low
Population
39k
Academic, international, and green. Wageningen is essentially a university town where academic life and city life merge. The atmosphere is intellectually stimulating with a strong focus on sustainability and global food challenges.
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Tracks from HOVI
Animal Management and Care ↗Specialisation
The specialisation Animal Management and Care focuses on how to manage the animals we care for in terms of nutrition and housing, and the impact the (human) environment has on anim…
Biological Functioning of Animals ↗Specialisation
The specialisation Biological Functioning of Animals focuses on the biological processes within animals and how they contribute to the way animals respond to and interact with thei…
BSc Honours programmeHonourstraject
Het Honours Programme is bedoeld voor WUR bachelor studenten die zich niet alleen in hun eigen opleiding willen verdiepen, maar ook nieuwsgierig zijn naar andere takken van de wete…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Animal Sciences73%
Diergeneeskunde13%
Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 274%
Complete this degree49%
Continue studying after graduating83%
Women among first-years82%
International students25%
Say workload is “just right”64%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 173 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English3.7
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 169
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- Cambridge First Certificate in English: 169
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
Scholarships
Holland Scholarship€5,000 one-time for non-EU
Internships
?No data yet
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