Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
Master
Do you have a passion for oceans, fish or coastal areas? Want to become a specialist in marine aquaculture, ecology, governance or economics, starting from an interdisciplinary base? Then this is the master’s programme for you.
Interdisciplinary approach
Tackle complex challenges in aquatic systems with students from across the globe and from many different disciplines.
Learning by doing
Gain practical experience through lab work, field research, and real-life case studies in marine and freshwater environments. Get inspired by personal contact with our teachers and scientists
Global career preparation
Benefit from a wide range of opportunities in our world-leading research groups. This way you build a strong foundation for careers in international research, NGOs, consultancy, and environmental management.
Specialise your path
Make your own selection of specialisation courses based on your academic background and your career ambitions. Choose from focused specialisations in Aquaculture, Marine Resources and Ecology or Marine Resources and Society to shape your expertise.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
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ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 21,900
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 15,495
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.wur.nl/nl/onderwijs/master/aanmelden-en-toelating-master
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 6
- IELTS speaking
- 92
- TOEFL internet based
- 176
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 310
- TOEIC
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
| € 21,900 | |
| € 15,495 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '26 | 15 Jun '26 | 15 Apr '26 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
DUO Tuition and Course Grant
Conicyt Scholarship
Scholarship available for Master and PhD candidates from Chile. Tilburg University offers an additional tuition waiver.
ICETEX
Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan | LPDP (Indonesia)
Bolashak Scholarship
CONACyT Scholarship
Contact
Wageningen University & Research
Main addressDroevendaalsesteeg 2
6708 PB Wageningen
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