European Forestry – (M.Sc.)

VISIONS of what forestry should contribute to society have diversified greatly over the years and views on what is sustainable forest management are becoming increasingly complex. The role of forests and nature in safeguarding our living environment has grown in importance, resulting in a strong focus on how we can use and should manage this resource. At the same time demand for forest products such as timber, energy and recreation is also increasing.

The programme is aimed at students with a BSc degree in forestry or related sciences who are interested in international aspects of forest and nature resource management. A variety of scholarships are available for potential students.

Mundus (MSc EF) is a 2-year double-degree programme co-organised by seven European universities:

• Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Sciences (AgroParistech ENGREF), France
• University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Joensuu, Finland (Coordinating university)
• University of Freiburg, Germany
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden
• University of Lleida (UdL), Spain
• Wageningen University, the Netherlands
• BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Austria

In addition, two international partners collaborate in organising tuition:

• Federal University of Parana, Brazil
• Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University, China

After completing the MSc EF programme, the students obtain a double degree i.e. two national MSc degrees of which one is always issued by the University of Eastern Finland and the other by the partner university where the student has taken majority of his/her second year studies. In addition to degree certificates, the graduates receve Diploma Supplements that describe the contents of the programme.