Master
Resilient Farming and Food Systems
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students interested in sustainable food systems, agroecology and interdisciplinary approaches combining natural and social sciences. Tradeoff: broad focus requires self-directed course choices and may lack depth in any single disci
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
↗542
DUO →1% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,111
/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
The ever increasing demand for organically produced foods requires new and different production systems.
In order to create such sustainable organic production systems a fresh scientific approach is needed. The university has created a programme to train academic professionals who want to work in this field.
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 studyColloquiumComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripGame developmentGroup assignmentGroup discussion
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
Agroecology ↗Specialisation
Due to concerns about the sustainability of conventional farming practices, food safety issues and pollution of the environment,
Sustainable Food Systems ↗Specialisation
Improved understanding of global and local agro-food networks is essential to stimulate sustainable production of healthy food and renewable resources.
Double degree Agroecology met ISARA-Lyon ↗Specialisation
When you choose the double degree programme Agroecology you will complete your first year in Wageningen.
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: land(akker)bouw algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,111/mo gross
Months to a substantial job4
Permanent contract38%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree71%
Women among first-years73%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 64 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.6
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: 79
Internships
?No data yet
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