Program Overview

MSc European Forestry Program

The MSc European Forestry program is a comprehensive graduate degree that focuses on the sustainable management of forests in Europe. The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the ecological, economic, and social aspects of forestry, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to manage forests in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MSc European Forestry program is as follows:

• First Year Autumn Semester: All first-semester studies take place in Joensuu, Finland. Studies begin in early August with welcoming and orientation, during which students bond with their new classmates and have all the essential practicalities organized, such as registering to the University of Eastern Finland and opening a bank account. During the autumn semester, students attend the courses included in Module 1 as well as elective courses.
• First Year Spring Semester: The courses in Module 1 and elective courses continue in Joensuu until April 30. After Joensuu, students attend the European Forestry Field Course, which begins in early May and takes them on a journey across Europe (Austria, France, Germany, Romania, and Spain). All travels between countries and accommodation, as well as many of the meals, are provided to the students during the course. After the European Forestry Field Course, students travel to their country of choice for their Applied Period in Forest Institutions. During the first semester, the MSc European Forestry Secretariat helps students find a suitable internship placement in Europe, Canada, China, or Brazil. The Applied Period lasts for two months, during which students have a local supervisor who guides them through the internship and provides support in both practical and academic matters.
• Second Year: The second-year studies are carried out in one of the Consortium Universities in Austria, France, Germany, Romania, or Spain, which is chosen already during the previous winter.

Consortium Universities

The MSc European Forestry program is offered by a consortium of universities, including:

• AgroParisTech
• University of Eastern Finland
• University of Freiburg
• University of Lleida
• BOKU University
• Transilvania University of Braov
• Wageningen University

Study Tracks

The program offers several study tracks, each with its own main learning outcomes. The study tracks are designed to provide students with a specialized knowledge and skills in a particular area of forestry.

Applied Period

The Applied Period is a two-month internship that takes place during the first year of the program. During this period, students work in a forest institution in Europe, Canada, China, or Brazil, and are supervised by a local supervisor who provides guidance and support in both practical and academic matters.

European Forestry Field Course

The European Forestry Field Course is a mandatory course that takes place during the first year of the program. The course begins in early May and takes students on a journey across Europe, visiting countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Romania, and Spain. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecological, economic, and social aspects of forestry in Europe.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the MSc European Forestry program are not specified in the provided context. However, it is recommended that students check the program's website or contact the program's administration for more information on admission requirements.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the MSc European Forestry program are not specified in the provided context. However, it is recommended that students check the program's website or contact the program's administration for more information on tuition fees.

Research Areas

The research areas of the MSc European Forestry program are not specified in the provided context. However, the program's curriculum suggests that the program covers a broad range of topics related to forestry, including ecology, economics, and social sciences.

Program Duration

The MSc European Forestry program is a two-year program, with the first year spent in Joensuu, Finland, and the second year spent in one of the Consortium Universities in Austria, France, Germany, Romania, or Spain.

Language

The language of instruction for the MSc European Forestry program is English.

Accreditation

The MSc European Forestry program is accredited by the University of Eastern Finland and the other Consortium Universities.