Highlights
Tuition fee
21900 EUR / year
2694 EUR / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
21900 EUR / year
2694 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Wageningen, Netherlands
Campus location
Wageningen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

In this Data Science for Food and Health Master’s programme at Wageningen University and Research, you’ll learn to integrate these domains and use data-driven approaches to solve complex questions in the fields of food and health.

Visit programme website for more information

Overview

Key features

Data is everywhere—from sensors and trackers to apps that monitor behaviour. Data Science for Food and Health at  Wageningen University and Research  offers new opportunities in areas like health, nutrition, lifestyle, and consumer behaviour. 

Why this programme?

  • Interdisciplinary programme which integrates data science knowledge and skills with a sound understanding of nutrition, consumer behaviour and lifestyles, and their effects on human health.
  • Learn to translate raw data from diverse sources into intelligible and actionable knowledge, using smart data processing and analytical methods.
  • Explicit attention for interdisciplinary skills needed to perform a bridging role between various stakeholders.
  • Personal leadership: students need to design and plan their individual learning pathway during their studies and will learn how to give direction to their personal and professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Health sciences
  • Consumer sciences
  • Computer sciences and/or Data sciences
  • Research methodology
  • Statistics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep
Trusted by 7M+ Students
Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

  • Study on your own schedule
  • Live classes with current and ex-examiners
  • Accurate score assesment, always
  • E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Wageningen, Netherlands

What students do after studying

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep
Trusted by 7M+ Students
Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

  • Study on your own schedule
  • Live classes with current and ex-examiners
  • Accurate score assesment, always
  • E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

The criterion used for admission is

  • a WUR BSc degree in Nutrition and Health, Management and Consumer Studies, Health and Society, Communication and Life Sciences, or equivalent.
The norm for this equivalence isAn assessment of the candidate's experitse in one or more of the following three domains:
  • Health sciences
  • Consumer sciences
  • Computer sciences and/or Data sciences
Additionally, the candidate should have sufficient knowledge on:
  • Research methodology
  • Statistics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    21900 EUR / year
    ≈ 21900 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2694 EUR / year
    ≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Wageningen

Netherlands
700 - 800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

  • Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
  • Know exactly what documents you need
  • Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Data Science for Food and Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP)
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Excellence Programme (MSc/Non-EEA)
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

Read more about eligibility

European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

FHE Health
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Bio-Techne
Location not available

Other interesting programmes for you

Our partners

Data Science for Food and Health
-
Wageningen University and Research

Wishlist

Go to your profile page to get personalised recommendations!