Dr. Coen Ritsema

Professor

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Biography

Coen Ritsema is a Professor and Chairholder of Soil Physics in Land Management at Wageningen University & Research. His research centers on land degradation and ecohydrology, with a particular focus on soil conservation and management practices. Ritsema has been instrumental in promoting international cooperation on land use issues and has contributed significantly to the field of soil physics. He is also involved in providing strategic advice to various institutions, including long-term collaborative projects with the Russian State Agrarian University. His expertise is widely recognized, and he has engaged in interdisciplinary studies that incorporate environmental and societal aspects related to natural resources.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the master's program Sufficient background in required subjects for the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified copy)
  • Final transcript of records (certified copy)
  • Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation (required for some specializations)
Specialization Notes

Wageningen University offers MSc programs corresponding to the research departments listed. Admission is centralized but evaluates the relevance of the undergraduate degree to the specific department's field.