Netherlands

Netherlands: Special Focus Program: Wageningen University and Research Centre, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Host Institution

Wageningen University and Research Centre: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Highlights

Wageningen University is a world leader in education and research in a number of agricultural and other scientific fields, including plant sciences, animal sciences, environmental sciences, agrotechnology, food technology, nutrition, and biodiversity. The program is academically rigorous and, in addition to course offerings, students (in consultation with their departmental advisors) may benefit from extensive opportunities to undertake independent research projects and internships. (details)

This program is currently offered only to UC Davis agricultural and environmental sciences students.

Duration

Fall semester: late August to late December
Spring semester: early January to late April, with optional summer term through early July
Academic year: late July to late April, with optional summer term through early July

(calendar)

Extension is possible from the fall to the year.

Academic Focus

Agricultural and environmental sciences. For course descriptions and additional information, see the EAP Course Information page.

Students attend classes with international students and host country students.

Language of Instruction

English and Dutch

Language Study

Fall semester students are encouraged to participate in a two-week Dutch Language and Culture course (DLC) in Utrecht prior to the beginning of the term at Wageningen. Due to calendar issues, spring semester students do not participate in the DLC in Utrecht prior to the regular term. Dutch language study is available during the term, but not required.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study on EAP. Students enroll in three to four courses per semester.

Term: 18 to 24 UC quarter units per semester

Housing

Students live in single or double rooms in student residence buildings near the university with host country students, international students, and UC students. (details)

Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.