Bachelor
Tourism (joint degree)
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students passionate about sustainable tourism, society and climate solutions; unique joint degree with Breda UAS offers strong research focus but involves studying across two campuses.
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 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗40
DUO ↑344% ↗
Intl. %
↗20%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
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↗ 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
The Bachelor Tourism is an English-taught academic programme offered jointly by Breda University of Applied Sciences and Wageningen University & Research. As the first of its kind in the Netherlands, this scientific programme deals with developments in tourism and the interrelationships between tourism, the economy, society and the environment. You will learn how to study tourism from different scientific perspectives. After graduation of the Bachelor in tourism, you can apply your knowledge to the sustainable development of tourism, or continue your education with a master's programme.
Why this programme?
* Interdisciplinary study of tourism combining social, economic and environmental sciences.
* Joint academic degree of WUR and Breda University of Applied Sciences.
* Conclusion of the second year with an international field project.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: InterdisciplinarySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
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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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 286%
Complete this degree66%
Continue studying after graduating67%
Women among first-years73%
International students20%
Say workload is “just right”72%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 36 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- TOEFL internet based: 20
- IELTS speaking: 6.0
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 169
- Cambridge First Certificate in English: 169
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
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