Program Overview

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Introduction to the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology

The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology is a leading institution in the field of forestry and wood technology, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The faculty is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and services to the forestry and wood industry.

Study Programs

The faculty offers the following study programs:

• Forestry Studies
  • Undergraduate Studies
  • Graduate Studies - Programme: Silviculture and Forest Management with Wildlife Management
  • Graduate Studies - Programme: Techniques, Technologies and Management in Forestry
  • Master study Close to Nature Forestry
  • Professional Practical Training
• Wood Technology Studies
  • Undergraduate Studies of Wood Technology
  • Undergraduate Expertise Studies of Wood Technology
  • Graduate Studies of Wood Technology Processes
  • Graduate Studies of Wood Product Design
  • Postgraduate Specialist Studies
  • Professional Practical Training
• Studies of Urban Forestry, Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection
  • Undergraduate Studies
  • Graduate Studies
  • Professional Practical Training
• Postgraduate Doctoral Studies of Forestry and Wood Technology

Graduate Studies of Wood Product Design

The duration of graduate studies is four semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS-credits). Upon completion of graduate studies and final thesis defence, the student receives a university diploma stating the completion of studies and the acquisition of an academic title according to the programme of studies: Master of Wood Technology - Wood Product Design.

Department of Wood Technology

The Department of Wood Technology consists of several institutes, including:

• Institute of Wood Science
• Institute for Materials Technology
• Institute of Processes Engineering
• Institute of Production Organisation
• Institute of Furniture and Wood in Construction
• Institute of Wood Technology Research Centres

Department of Forestry

The Department of Forestry consists of several institutes, including:

• Institute of Ecology and Silviculture
• Institute of Forest Inventory, Management Planning and Remote Sensing
• Institute of Forest Engineering
• Institute of Forest Genetics, Dendrology and Botany
• Institute of Forest Protection and Wildlife Management
• Institute of NPŠO (Institute of Forest Training and Research Centres)

Science and International Cooperation

The faculty is involved in various research projects and international cooperation agreements, including:

• Projects: Projekt : "ISTRAŽIVANJE U PODUZEĆU SPAČVA D.D. U SVRHU RAZVOJA INOVATIVNIH MASIVNIH VRATA OD SLAVONSKE HRASTOVINE", Razvoj i provedba stručne prakse na studijima Šumarskog fakulteta - EU projekt, etc.
• Research priorities: The faculty has several research priorities, including forestry, wood technology, and environmental protection.
• Laboratories: The faculty has several laboratories, including the Department of Forestry Laboratories and the Department of Wood Technology Laboratories.
• Institute of Forest Training and Research Centres: The institute has several training and research centers, including NPŠO Lipovljani, NPŠO Rab, NPŠO Velika, NPŠO Zagreb, and NPŠO Zalesina.

Services

The faculty offers various services, including:

• Laboratories of the Department of Forestry
• Laboratories of the Department of Wood Technology

About the Faculty

The faculty has a long history and a strong commitment to providing high-quality education and research. The faculty has a range of facilities, including laboratories, libraries, and computer centers. The faculty is also involved in various international cooperation agreements and research projects.

Lifelong Learning

The faculty offers various lifelong learning opportunities, including professional training and continuing education programs. The faculty is committed to providing high-quality education and training to professionals in the forestry and wood industry.

The Office for Students and Development in Teaching

The office is responsible for supporting students and developing teaching methods. The office provides various services, including academic advising, career counseling, and teaching support.