Program Overview

Euroforester Master's Programme

The Euroforester Master's Programme is a top choice for students who are open-minded and wish to gain a profound understanding of forest management, ecology, planning, and policy that goes beyond certain national traditions.

Programme Information

Euroforester is a MSc programme at SLU's Alnarp campus, focusing on forests and forestry in northern and central Europe. The education is targeted at an international student audience and delivered by an international teacher team. The programme integrates many subjects, giving students in-depth knowledge and transferable skills, preparing them for a career in the international forest sector.

Programme Details

• Registration deadline: 15 January 2026
• Course start date: 31 August 2026
• Course scope: 2 years, 120 credits
• Study location: Alnarp

Facts and Requirements

Facts and Requirements

• Name: Euroforester (MSc)
• Level: Master
• Language: English
• Programme scope: 2.0 years, 120.0 credits
• Next start: HT 2026
• Tuition Fees: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.
• First semester: 80,000 SEK
• Total: SEK
• Application deadline for international students:
• Application deadline for Swedish students:
• Study location: Alnarp
• Pace of study: Full-time
• Teaching form: On-campus
• Application code for Swedish students: 81172
• Application code for international students: 81166

Requirements

To be admitted to the Euroforester Master's Programme (120 credits), the following criteria must be met:

• General entry requirements: first cycle (Bachelor's) qualification comprising a minimum of 180 credits or a corresponding qualification from abroad.
• Specific entry requirements: a minimum of 60 credits from specialist study within one of the following subjects:
  • Forestry science
  • Forest management
  • Forest science
  • Biology
  • Environmental science
  • Natural resources management.
• In addition, knowledge equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required.

Degree

The Euroforester Master's Programme leads to the Degree of Master with forestry science as the main field of study. A Degree of Master is a general qualification. Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for a degree will be issued a degree certificate upon request, with the title Degree of Master of Science with a major in Forestry Science.

Content

The Euroforester Master's Programme has an international profile and focuses on the sustainable management of forest ecosystems and landscapes while adapting forest management to global climate change. The programme enables students to specialize in temperate and boreal forests in Europe.

Career

Euroforester graduates are very competitive in the job market. Many students find employment with a variety of organizations within a few years of graduation. Employers range from forest owner associations to multinational companies.

Student Life

Studying at SLU is not just about attending lectures and seminars. It's also about newfound friends, sports, fun parties, and exciting experiences. It's about creating memories that will last a lifetime.