Program Overview

Program Overview

The Agronomprogrammet landsbygdsutveckling is a university program focused on sustainable development and the efficient use of natural resources. The program is designed for students who want to make a difference in the green sector, local development, and vibrant rural areas, both in Sweden and internationally.

Program Details

• Name: Agronomprogrammet landsbygdsutveckling
• Level: Grundnivĺ (Basic Level)
• Language: Swedish
• Extent: 5.0 years, 300.0 hp (Higher Education Credits)
• Start of Studies: HT 2026 (Autumn 2026)
• Last Application Date for Swedish Students: 15 April 2026
• Study Location: Uppsala
• Study Pace: Full-time
• Study Form: Campus
• Number of Places: 20
• Application Code for Swedish Students: 91122
• Selection: Grades and university entrance exam
• Eligibility:
  • Basic Eligibility
  • Additional Requirements: Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Natural Science 2, Social Science 1b or 1a1+1a2
  • Alternatively: Mathematics continuation level 1b or continuation level 1c, Natural Science level 2, Social Science level 1b or level 1a1+1a2

Program Content

The program begins with an introduction to rural development, covering central concepts, theories, challenges, and opportunities. It includes practical applications in various activities, which means contact with different organizations in rural Sweden and other countries. The education provides in-depth knowledge of rural development theory and practice, how natural resources are organized and managed, and how different environmental dilemmas are created.

Career Opportunities

As an agronomist with a focus on rural development, graduates can work locally, nationally, or internationally in authorities, companies, and organizations. Possible career paths include:

• Rural Development Specialist or Strategist
• Administrator
• Advisor
• Researcher
• Small Business Owner

Examination and Degree

The program leads to an agronomexamen (Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture), which is a professional degree. The degree is achieved after completing course requirements of 300 higher education credits. The program also enables general degrees if the requirements for these are met.

Examination Requirements

• At least 90 hp in agronomy profiling courses
• At least 90 hp in the main field of rural development at the basic level with progressive deepening, including 15 hp of independent work (thesis, G2E)
• At least 60 hp in the main field of rural development at an advanced level, including 30 hp of independent work with an agricultural science orientation (master's thesis, A2E)
• All compulsory courses (according to this education plan)
• Elective courses (according to this education plan)