Master
Tourism, Society and Environment
★ StudyPath verdict
8.0/10
Best for students passionate about sustainable tourism transitions and societal impact. Weigh the strong research and transdisciplinary approach against less emphasis on operational hospitality skills.
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 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗64
DUO ↓62% ↗
Intl. %
↗34%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€2,700
/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: 29 Jun 2026
About this program
The MSc Tourism, Society and Environment is a two year programme, starting every year in September. In total the programme comprises 120 credits (ECTS = European Credits Transfer System), 60 credits per year. The programme consists of course work, an internship and a thesis research. Generally the first year is entirely dedicated to course work and the second year is split between internship and thesis.
Why this programme?
* Rated as an excellent education and research programme by the NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
* The only MSc tourism programme with a sustainable focus.
* Practical experience through internships, consultancy assignments and fieldwork.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumField tripGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
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
Tourism & Development ↗Specialisation
Tourism has long been presented as an important instrument for global and local development. Advocates of this idea often promote tourism as a panacea to address poverty and global…
Tourism & Natural Resources ↗Specialisation
Tourism is a global phenomenon that for its success depends on the physical environment and a wide range of natural resources. It has a significant impact on natural resources and …
Tourism & Global Change ↗Specialisation
In an increasingly globalizing world, transnational movements of people, materials, capital and information are on the rise and linking up different parts of the world in novel, in…
Tourism & Experiences ↗Specialisation
Tourism is ultimately about the creation, provision and consumption of experiences. Tourism studies seek to understand the nature of the tourist experience, its relation to motivat…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: vrijetijdsbesteding, recreatie
Median starting salary (field)€2,700/mo gross
Months to a substantial job36
Permanent contract22%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree75%
Women among first-years70%
International students34%
Say workload is “just right”71%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 14 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.2
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: 80
Internships
?No data yet
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