Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a leading public research institution in the Netherlands. It operates in Wageningen. It combines a public university with a non-profit research institute. Therefore, it connects academic learning with applied scientific research. The university began in 1918. Since then, it has grown into one of the world’s top centers for life and environmental sciences.
Moreover, WUR serves more than 13,000 students from over 100 countries. As a result, it offers a highly international and research-focused learning environment. In addition, WUR offers programs in agriculture, food science, environmental studies, biotechnology, nutrition, animal sciences, and sustainability. Furthermore, the university designs these programs to solve global challenges related to food, climate, and health. The QS World University Rankings have placed Wageningen University & Research at #153.