Master
Environmental Sciences
★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for students seeking hands-on experience in biotechnology lab techniques and innovative research. As a 30-ECTS minor, it provides focused exposure rather than a full degree pathway.
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+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗706
DUO ↓16% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗88%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,155
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you up to the challenge of finding innovative methods and sustainable solutions to the threats facing the environment?
The Environmental Sciences Master programme in Wageningen has its roots in the natural, technological and social sciences. Students will gain insight into the socio-economic causes and the characteristics of pollution and degradation of the natural environment, including the effects on human beings, the atmosphere, ecosystems and other organisms. This two-year programme is based on an interdisciplinary approach. Students learn to develop analytical tools and models, as well as technologies, socio-political arrangements and economic instruments to prevent and control environmental and sustainability issues.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
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
Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality ManagementGraduation track
Research and education at the Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management group (AEW) focuses on the physical, chemical and biological processes occurring predominantly in freshwa…
Soil BiologyGraduation track
The Soil Biology group (SBL) studies the role of soil biota in improving the state of the environment and in sustainable solutions to environmental threats.
Soil Chemistry and Chemical Soil QualityGraduation track
The research programme of the Soil Chemistry and Chemical Soil Quality group deals with chemical compounds in soils, sediments and solid waste materials and with characteristics of…
Air Quality and Atmospheric ChemistryGraduation track
The Air Quality and Atmospheric Chemistry (MAQ) research programme focuses on understanding physical and chemical processes in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer.
Environmental ToxicologyGraduation track
The specialisation of the sub-department of Toxicology touches upon several timely issues related to toxic compounds in the environment and in (human) food.
Environmental Systems AnalysisGraduation track
The main characteristic of Environmental Systems Analysis is its integrated approach. Knowledge from natural and social sciences as well as technology are combined.
+6 more tracks
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: milieukunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,155/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating88%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract47%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs15%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten12%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree78%
Women among first-years56%
Say workload is “just right”66%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 80 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.4
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Internships
?No data yet
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