The Excellence Programme is initiated by Wageningen University & Research to attract excellent students for a Master’s programme, and who might have the potential to do a PhD after their MSc graduation in Wageningen or elsewhere.

 

 

• Table of Content
• About Wageningen University & Research
• Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA)
• Aim and Benefits of Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA)
• Requirements for Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA)

Application Deadline	01 Feb 2025
Country to study	Netherlands
School to study	Wageningen University & Research
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Wageningen University & Research
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA)

• A tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme (24 months)
• A budget for one seminar in Europe (travel, stay, registration fee)

 

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA) Qualification

1. You are citizen of a country outside the European Economic Area (and Switzerland)
2. You have applied for one of the MSc programmes at Wageningen University & Research before the given deadline. Please see: How can I apply for the master’s programme?
3. You are unconditionally admitted to this MSc programme
4. You have a high GPA of 80% or higher. A First Class honours BSc graduation or equivalent is required.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Wageningen University & Research Excellence Program (MSc/Non-EEA)

The selection procedure for this scholarship is based on invitation. It’s not possible to apply directly.

1. Step: Apply for an MSc programme before 1 February 2025
2. Step: Invitation to apply
3. Step: Result of the selection process
4. Step: Updates/changes

Important dates for the Excellence programme at a glance: 

• 1 February 2025: Deadline to apply for an MSc programme

• 8 April 2025: Invitation of selected candidates to take part in the selection procedure (approx. 30 candidates will be selected)

• 21 April 2025: Deadline for the assignment

• 8 May 2025: Results of the selection procedure communicated

Application Deadline

February 1, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Wageningen University & Research on www.studielink.nl to apply

If the requirements that are stated above apply to you and if you have applied for an MSc programme before the given deadline, you could be eligible for an invitation to the Excellence Programme selection procedure.

For the MSc application please see: How can I apply for the master’s programme? (Non EU/EFTA)

A list of Wageningen University MSc programmes can be found here

For more details visit: Wageningen University & Research website.