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Biosystems Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Wageningen University
Technology & Nutrition
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: August (non-EEA: May). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Wageningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Wageningen University
Focus on innovative technology for sustainable production of food and renewable resources; interaction between technology, plants, animals, the environment and society plays a central role.
The Biosystems Engineering programme focuses on Development of technology for the production, processing and storage of food and agricultural non-food; Management of the rural area; Renewable resources; Agro-industrial production chains. In all cases it concerns innovation and sustainable technology. The interaction between technology, plants, animals, the environment and society plays a central role. Developments in society at large often involve the development of new technology. The adoption of new technology and its integration within existing processes therefore requires special attention. This is why the programme also offers a course in technology assessment.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 40%
- practice: 30%
- self study: 30%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 30%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 5%
- The percentage of students abroad: 15%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Specialities:
agricultural engineering:
systems and control:
environmental technology:
information technology:
environmental technology:
Courses:
Academic Internship(24 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
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Requirements
Previous education: BSc in agricultural or environmental engineering or related fields.
Professional experience
Knowledge minimum: GPA of at least 70%; good skills in math and/or statistics; basic computer skills; substantial amount of engineering or engineering related courses.
Language test: Applicants must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Nuffic:
The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor's studies or during their master's studies. There is no fixed number of available scholarships.
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Nuffic:
The NFP is for mid-career professionals who are nationals of and working and living in one of the NFP countries. NFPs are fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 60 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff membe
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Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Nuffic:
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
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World Bank:
an applicant must: * Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent. * Be in good health. * Be of good character. * Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country. * Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year. Eligible applicants should propose a program of
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Wagening Univerisity:
The Wageningen University Fund aims to maintain and strengthen the unique character of Wageningen University. Since 1951, the Fund has been organising and financing activities that support excellent research and education and stimulate the academic development of students.
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This fund exists to enable promising students from developing countries to study at Wageningen University. The long term goal is the training of talented experts who will go on to play leading roles in improving the agricultural production, rural development and environment in their own countries.
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