Dr. Jori Noordenbos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jori Noordenbos is an animal scientist with a robust focus on animal cognition, animal personality, and the domestication processes influencing the human-pet bond. As a PhD student in the Behavioural Ecology Group at Wageningen University, he is currently involved in teaching and research, primarily centered on companion animals such as dogs, cats, guppies, pigs, rabbits, and horses. His PhD project emphasizes dog social cognition, specifically examining how dogs comprehend human knowledge. Throughout his academic career, Noordenbos has concentrated on the interactions between dogs and humans, aiming to deepen the understanding of canine behavior and personality.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to the selected programme Sufficient academic performance (unweighted average 70% or 7.0/10.0) Basic knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or recent transcript if not graduated)
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • Statement of Purpose (optional but recommended for specializations)
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are 2 years (120 ECTS). Admission decisions are usually issued within 6-8 weeks.