WURMaster's in Development and Rural InnovationWageningen University & Research · Wageningen, Netherlands

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): €21,900
Fields: Social Science

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): To be confirmed
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Apr 15, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: May 1, 2026).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Optional

Optional. Submit if prior education relevance is unclear or to explain interest in a particular specialisation.

CV or resume

Brief personal history in English; maximum two pages. No specific format required.

Bachelor's degree certificate

Optional

Original-language diploma plus certified English translation if not in English or Dutch. Not required if still in final bachelor year.

Academic transcripts

Complete up-to-date transcript of marks; certified English translation if not in English or Dutch. If not yet graduated, upload most recent transcript.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; In a field of science relevant to the programme. Sufficient academic performance (unweighted average equivalent to Dutch 7.0/10 per WUR International Credentials Evaluation Guide).
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Background in social sciences, development, agriculture, communication, or related fields with interest in rural innovation processes.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 speaking minimum); IELTS Academic required unless exempt. Online IELTS and One Skill Retake not accepted.
TOEFL: 90 overall (22 speaking minimum); TOEFL iBT required unless exempt. Home Edition and MyBest scores not accepted.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source