Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Wageningen University & Research is a globally recognised institution in the Netherlands, renowned for its excellence in life sciences, sustainability, agriculture, food, and environmental research. Consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities in these fields, WUR has built a strong international reputation through close collaboration between education, research, and practical innovation. The university offers a highly international academic environment with English‑taught courses and a modern campus, making it a popular destination for exchange students from around the world.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring term (Periods 4, 5 and 6) | February - July |
| Semester 2 | Autumn term (Periods 1, 2 and 3) | September - January |
View the WUR academic calendar and information on dates.
Guides and additional information
Wageningen University and Research (WUR) has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Full-time study load
30 ECTS per semester at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at WUR.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the disciplines available to exchange students, as long as you meet the course pre-requisites.
Other Requirements
It is recommended to have completed at least 2 years of study.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the course catalogue and Study Handbook to find courses and course descriptions.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Read the WUR housing website for information and advice on finding housing in Wageningen.
Student housing is in high demand and the number of rooms allocated to exchange students is very limited. Most students in Wageningen live with others in a corridor of student appartment buildings or in student houses spread across Wageningen. These corridors and houses have individual student rooms and shared facilities.
Cost of living
WUR provides an estimate of average monthly expenses in their Exchange Factsheet (page 4).
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
You are required by law to have appropriate health insurance for the duration of your stay in the Netherlands.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
WUR provides information on visa and residency requirements on their website.
Contact the Dutch Embassy or Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October