About the PhD programme Learn more about the PhD programme at WUR and its rules & guidelines. Why choose for WUR? Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is one of the top-ranked universities in the world. According to influential university rankings and citation indexes, the university ranks world’s best in the field of Agriculture & Forestry. Mission & Vision Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is one of the top-ranked universities in the world. According to influential university rankings and citation indexes, the university ranks world’s best in the field of Agriculture & Forestry. PhD candidate categories Wageningen University & Research (WUR) recognises several types of PhD candidates. Wageningen Doctoral Council The Wageningen Doctoral Council (WDC) is composed of members of the six PhD Councils from each of the graduate schools in Wageningen University. The main task of the WDC is to provide a discussion platform in which the six PhD Councils of the graduate schools can work together on issues that are relevant for all doctoral candidates at Wageningen University. Linkedin Whatsapp Twitter Email