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    Wageningen University

    European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree)

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    Wageningen, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €44,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits

    European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Wageningen, NL. Tuition is €44,400.

    About the program

    Two-year double degree program studying at two of six European universities, focusing on quantitative, population, and molecular genetics for animal breeding across tracks including breeding programs in low-income countries, genomic selection, conservation genomics, and integrative biology.

    Focus: both
    66 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2026)

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    Deadlines

    September 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL IBT: at least 92 (minimum of 23 in the sub-score “speaking”); TOEFL paper based or ITP cannot be accepted; TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition can be accepted but students might have to take another test for their second year university.
    IELTS
    required
    Min ACADEMIC IELTS: at least 7 (minimum of 6.5 in the sub-score “speaking”); IELTS online test and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)

    €13,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University is €44,400 across 120 required credits.
    Is European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University online or in-person?
    European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University is offered in-person.
    How long does European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University take to complete?
    European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 7.0/10
    What work-permit options follow European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University?
    Post-completion work rights for European master's Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University: 1 year orientation year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)