The field of agroecology addresses the connection between farming, food production, and the environment. Students may learn how ecological processes and agricultural practices impact each other and may learn to develop and communicate solutions to complex scientific and economic problems.

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of twelve provinces in North-West Europe and three islands in the Caribbean. English speaking students will have no problems finding suitable courses. For international students applying to universities in the Netherlands, several scholarships are available.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.