Student life

Student life in Wageningen

Studying at Wageningen University & Research means studying at a campus surrounded by beautiful nature. You can find excellent facilities on campus. For example, a sports centre, supermarket and several restaurants. But also the international and vibrant city offers plenty entertainment.

  • Wageningen, a small city surrounded by nature
  • Would you like to live here? Read more on student housing
  • Go to Sports Centre de Bongerd for any sport you can think of!
  • Wageningen has 10 different traditional student associations
  • The campus is chosen as most sustainable university

Housing

Most students who are going to study at Wageningen University & Research also come to live in Wageningen. It can be difficult to find a room. The sooner you get there, the more chance you have.

Sports

As a student you can get a sports subscription at De Bongerd. You can swim, play tennis, basketball or try one of the many other sports.

The Campus

The campus of Wageningen University & Research measures 70.000m2 and is chosen as the most sustainable university of the Netherlands 2022. It is home to students, teachers, researchers and staff from over 103 different countries.

The City

Wageningen is a small city with almost 40.000 inhabitants from over 160 different countries and is centrally located in the Netherlands. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are only a one-hour train ride away. The campus of Wageningen University & Research is within cycling distance.

Study and student associations

Wageningen has a vibrant student life with lots of student and study associations that organise many interesting and fun activities for (international) students! Read more about all the Study and student associations.

Festivals

You are also in the right place for events and festivals. How about the popular liberation festival on May 5 in Wageningen?

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