Student associations

"The Wageningen Student Corps was founded in 1878 and since then has been the place to make friends for life, for self-development and to get the most out of your student days. With its rich history, our Association also has wonderful traditions.

Ceres hosts the biggest parties in Wageningen. From Band Nights to a grand external Gala, a 3-day Stupéfête, nothing is too crazy here. That is why we are also known as the most fun Association where anything goes!"

"With its 800 members, Franciscus is one of the largest student associations in Wageningen. It is a place that offers Wageningen University students a home base where each member can develop themselves and find security and conviviality.

From fun drinks evenings to committees that organise great events and help you develop outside of your studies. In addition to your studies, you will form close friendships and learn a lot from the experiences of other students. Our association also has many association houses that are very involved, the ideal place to spend your student days."

"Founded in 1931, student association SSR-W is one of the largest student social clubs in Wageningen and is the place to make your student days the best time of your life. SSR-W has many traditions, including year clubs, debating societies, pub customs, and sister associations throughout the Netherlands. In addition, equality is central to SSR-W, ensuring you get off to a perfect start in Wageningen!"

"At Unitas, nothing is mandatory! We have many committees and societies that all undertake lots of fun and varied projects that you can be a part of. In addition, fun activities and parties are often organised! If none of these things appeal to you, you can simply enjoy a beer with us at the bar."

"The Farmers' Association Nji-Sri (D.L.V. Nji-Sri) is a student association in Wageningen. The association owes its name “Nji-Sri” to the goddess of rice and fertility from the Indian Mahabharata." 

"The BSG (full name: Brabants Studenten Gilde van Onze Lieve Vrouw) is a small but active group of people from Brabant and Brabant enthusiasts who study at Wageningen University. The association has 22 members, so the saying “we know our own” certainly applies. Brabant conviviality is very important to us. At the BSG, anything goes, but nothing is mandatory. We do not haze our prospective members, but simply keep things fun."

"It Wageningsk Studinte Selskip foar Fryske Stúdzje."

"SHOUT is an LGBTQ organisation. We are both an advocacy group and a social club in Wageningen. We have been promoting LGBTQ interests in Wageningen and the surrounding area since 1968."

"'t Noaberschop, a friendly student association from Wageningen, especially for people from Twente and the Achterhoek region."

"We are the Yggdrasil tribe, the Student Scouting organisation from Wageningen and the ideal place to combine Scouting and student life."

"WSG Paragon is a club in Wageningen for students who enjoy gaming — both competitively and just for fun. Paragon focuses on all kinds of games: from Minecraft to board games to Smash Ultimate. You name it, chances are we play it! We organise tournaments within the association and participate in national and regional competitions. Whether you are a competitive or casual gamer, we offer the opportunity to meet others and form a community for all types of games in and around Wageningen."

"The Farmers' Group Foundation aims to connect the university (students, research and education) with the reality and challenges faced by farmers."

"Welcome to Ichthus Wageningen! For 54 years, we have been a Christian association focused on faith, enjoyment and witness. With around 40 members, we form close bonds, enjoy each other's company and have an open atmosphere. You are warmly invited to come and visit us sometime."

"VGSW is a Christian association. Here, you are given the space and encouragement to get to know God better during your student years." 

"Dei Gratia is the debating society of the C.S.F.R. in Wageningen. The Civitas Studiosorum in Fundamento Reformato is a Christian student association based on the Bible and the three forms of unity. Members of the association mainly study at Wageningen University and the Christian University of Applied Sciences in Ede."

"We are a vibrant, active Christian student association in Wageningen where God is central, beer and the Bible go well together, and student life is enjoyed to the fullest. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of their (religious) background, skin colour, or sexual orientation."

"What is needed in response to the world's polycrisis to shift towards justice, liberation, and healing in our communities and beyond? How can we sense, relate, and imagine otherwise? At OtherWise, we invite participants through creative activities to embody different ways of being and stimulate discussion to politicize topics around sustainability, justice, and social change."

"Worldwide, human rights are being violated. Amnesty International investigates injustice and exposes it – this is done via press, rapports, campaigns and actions. By doing so, we put pressure on governments and companies to stop them from violating human rights and releasing prisoners of conscience. Since 2005, we want to bring the work of Amnesty International to the attention of the students of Wageningen University. We do this by organizing fun activities, writing marathons and film screenings."

"ESN Wageningen is one of the largest international student associations in Wageningen. Part of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) which is located all across Europe, we strive to help all students, whether you are Dutch or international! Our goal is to make your time here in Wageningen unforgettable and one of the best in your life. We organise hundreds of social, cultural and sports activities, as well as many trips and excursions across the Netherlands and Europe."

“Our mission is to embrace the international character of Wageningen and to create a culturally and socially inclusive space, so that being a member of our association feels like being part of one international family. We do this by organising a wide range of language and culture classes, activities and excursions. We are your home away from home!”

“Being part of Spectrum is like stepping into a space filled with a warm, cosy glow that also carries a subtle mystique, touching something deep within. It’s feeling at home in a room full of strangers while having meaningful, laughter-filled conversations. Spectrum has a place for everything you are: body, mind and soul.”