Wageningen University & Research is a public research university in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences with a focus on agriculture, technical and engineering subjects. It is a globally important center for life sciences and agricultural research. It is located in a region of the Netherlands known as the Food Valley.
Motto in English: To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life
Type: Public university
Established: 1876 as an agricultural college. Recognized in 1918 as a public university