At Wageningen University & Research, you are part of an international, diverse community. What does that mean for you as a student?

Studying at WUR involves more than just attending lectures and taking exams. It's about feeling at home, being yourself and broadening your perspective. At Wageningen University & Research, we believe that it's not just about what you learn, but also about who you are.

On our campus, you will meet students and staff from over 100 countries. You will work alongside people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. While this requires openness, it also brings many benefits: you learn to look at things from different perspectives, collaborate more effectively, and consider diverse viewpoints.

Why is this important for you?

You learn from each other

Through projects, discussions, and working groups, you will encounter people with diverse ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This broadens your horizons and helps you approach complex issues with an open mind, which is a valuable skill for the future.

You are free to be yourself!

Whether you are an extrovert or quiet, religious or not, queer or neurodivergent, or have a functional impairment: at WUR, you are welcome. We are working towards a campus where differences are normal, and everyone is treated with respect.

You receive support when needed

Studying can be challenging. That is why WUR offers various forms of support, including academic guidance, wellbeing programmes and intercultural workshops, as well as other facilities that contribute to your wellbeing and personal development.

You build a global network

The people you meet here often become friends – and sometimes colleagues – for life. Together, you form an international and diverse community in which you challenge, inspire and support one another.

Our policy

Would you like to know more about our policy on diversity, equity and inclusion? Click here.

What you can do

WUR wants everyone to feel welcome, and this is something we can only achieve together. You can make a difference by being open to others, staying curious, listening and sharing your experiences. By making space for one another, we can create a campus where everyone feels at home.

In short, at WUR, it's not just about what you learn, but also about who you learn with and how this broadens your worldview.

Contact

Do you have any questions about this topic? If so, please contact Heather ten Ham (Team Student Life, Wellbeing & Inlusion).