Program choice
Level 5
Open curriculum
University
WUR
Wageningen University & Research
Ranking positions
- QS (2026) = N/A
- THE (2026) = 66
- RAEX (2025) = N/A
Educational model
Flexibility coordinates
Course choice
Level 4
Cross-registration
Parameters
- Program duration (bachelor's and specialist degrees):
- 3 years
Sources
- Minors https://www.wur.nl/en/education/minors
WUR defines bachelor's minors as coherent 24 ECTS course packages and notes that students can add a course to reach 30 ECTS.
- Regulations Governing Flexible Bachelor's or Master's Programmes https://www.wur.nl/en/show/regulations-governing-flexible-bachelors-or-masters-programmes.htm
WUR's regulation states that every bachelor's or master's student is entitled to compile a flexible programme within an existing BSc or MSc programme; the programme requires prior approval by the Examining Board.
A flexible BSc still follows WUR constraints: 180 ECTS, a mandatory BSc thesis, introductory, advanced and specialist course structure, and a diploma listing the closest regular degree programme with the flexible programme qualification.
- Study programme - BSc Animal Sciences https://www.wur.nl/en/education/bachelor/bachelors-animal-sciences
A programme page shows a three-year bachelor with third-year free choice, including courses at WUR, another Dutch university or abroad, and a BSc minor option.
- Bachelor's in Food Technology https://www.wur.nl/en/education/bachelor/bachelors-food-technology
A bachelor programme page states the three-year 180 ECTS structure and notes that third-year free electives can be taken at WUR, another university or abroad.