Master
Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
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Tuition · Intl
↗€21,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗304
DUO ↓13% ↗
Intl. %
↗30%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
6 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,123
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you have a passion for the oceans? Want to become a specialist in marine governance, ecology or aquaculture, and learn to find solutions for the oceans in an interdisciplinary way? Then this is the master’s programme for you.
The oceans are of enormous value for humans and nature. They provide food, coastal protection, opportunities for tourism, energy production, transport, climate mitigation and so on. How can we use marine resources and conserve and restore marine ecosystems at the same time?
Why this programme?
- Combine natural and social sciences to find integrative solutions
- Students from many different nationalities and disciplines come together in this master’s: a great opportunity to exchange ideas.
- A lot of personal contact between teachers and students
- WUR has many connections and opportunities in the marine field of work
The MSc Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management (MAM) is a two-year programme (120 ECTS). In the first year you will follow interdisciplinary courses, specialisation courses and electives. In the second year you will do your thesis and internship.
You can specialize in:
* Aquaculture
* Marine Resources and Ecology
* Marine Resources and Society
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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
Marine Resources and Ecology ↗Specialisation
Do you see the value of the many services the ocean offers us? Want to ensure that we use these resources sustainably, in such a way that ecosystems are protected or even restored?…
Marine Resources and Society ↗Specialisation
Interested in the human dimension of marine resource management? Convinced that knowledge on economics, law and governance is crucial in order to sustainably use marine resources? …
Aquaculture ↗Specialisation
Are you interested in fish biology and technology? Convinced that fish and algae are vital for feeding the world and curious how to do this in a sustainable way? Then choose the sp…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: visteelt
Median starting salary (field)€3,123/mo gross
Months to a substantial job6.5
Permanent contract49%
Possible professions
ExpertOnderzoekerConsultant of beleidsadviseurOndernemerCommunicatie en educatie
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree65%
Women among first-years58%
International students30%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 46 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.5
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 92
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 176
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
- TOEIC: 310
Scholarships
DUO Tuition and Course Grant—
Internships
?No data yet
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