Two-year, thesis-oriented master (120 ECTS): one year of coursework and one year of academic internship (24 ECTS) plus thesis (36 ECTS), with 4 specialisations and 11+ thesis tracks.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
21,900 EUR per year
Tuition (EU/EEA)
2,694 EUR per year
Intake
September
Application deadline
Verified Jul 2026: Sep intake — non-EU Studielink 15 April + documents 1 May; EU/EFTA 15 June + 1 July. Feb 2027 intake: non-EU 15 Sep + 1 Oct; EU 15 Nov + 1 Dec. Sep 2026 closed
Verified Jul 2026 (2026-27): EU statutory EUR 2,694/yr; non-EU institutional EUR 21,900/yr. Starts September and February (next open: Feb 2027; non-EU deadline 15 Sep 2026). Source: https://www.wur.nl/en/education/master/study-expenses-masters/tuition-fees-and-study-finances
Specialization tracks
Environmental QualityEnvironmental Policy and EconomicsEnvironmental TechnologyHuman-Environmental Systems
Curriculum modules
Specialisation coursework (60 ECTS) — Core and track-specific courses in year one.
Academic Internship (24 ECTS) — 16-week professional placement.
MSc Thesis (36 ECTS) — 24-week independent research project.
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