Wageningen University and Research Center

The strength of Wageningen UR lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes, Wageningen University and Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and be incorporated into education. This is the Wageningen Approach.

To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. This is Wageningen UR`s mission. Wageningen UR is a research institution that focuses on the domain ‘healthy food and living conditions’. We do not just develop top-quality expertise; we also help translate our knowledge into practice worldwide. That is why we do fundamental research all over the world. And finally, we also train professionals who, in the near and distant future, will discover breakthroughs in science and technology.

Foundation year: 1918
Short name: Wageningen UR
Type: State
Students: 13210
Faculty: 630
Faculty/Students Ratio: 21:1
Region: Europe
Location: Wageningen