Wageningen University
Location:
Wageningen,
Netherlands
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Wageningen University Exchange website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
Students from all faculties.
Most courses offered at Wageningen are relevant to students studying:
- Food, Nutrition and Health
- Forestry
- Animal Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Global Resource Systems
- Geography and Urban Studies
- Related fields
**There is one-time funding available through Erasmus+ for students studying at Wageningen in the 2025-26 academic year. See funding details at the bottom of this page.**
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (WUR Autumn Term: September - January
- Period 1 (Sept to Oct), Period 2 (Nov to Dec), Period 3 (Jan)
- can study Period 1 and 2 (to earn a maximum of 12 UBC credits) OR Period 1, 2, and 3 (to earn a maximum of 15 UBC credits)
- UBC Term 2 (WUR Spring Term): February - July
- Period 4 (Feb to Mar), Period 5 (Mar to May), Period 6 (May to July)
*Students who study at Wageningen in Term 1 and stay for Period 3 will be unable to return to UBC for Term 2
Areas of study available:
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Arts
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- The academic year is divided into 6 periods
- Refer to course information
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- 60 ECTS per academic year:
- Period 1, 2, 5, 6- Maximum of 12 ECTS per period
- Period 3 and 4- Maximum of 6 ECTS per period
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Other opportunities at this partner
NEW Wageningen University & Research Erasmus+ Scholarship (KA171)
- The Erasmus+ Programme provides funding for student, faculty and staff mobility between institutions in the European Union and their international partners.
- 6 term-based or 3 full-year scholarships provided by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union for an exchange at Wageningen University during the 2025/6 academic year.
- Scholarship Details:
- Monthly grant: 850 Euro/month
- One-off travel grant: 820 Euro
- Additional funding possible based on the factors outlined here: 250 Euro/month
- Students who are matched to Wageningen University will be contacted by Go Global with further details on how to be considered for this award.
- Selection for the top-up funding will be based on the factors outlined in the above link.
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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