Euroforester - admitted from 2024
This webpage is for students in the Euroforester Master's program. Here you find information about the program including the welcome letter, your course schedule, contacts, and other course-related documents. Navigate by clicking on the headings below.
Welcome letter
Welcome letter
Congratulations on your place at SLU and on the Euroforester Master’s programme! We look forward to meeting you here in Alnarp in September!
The autumn semester 2024 begins with roll call and study information.
Date: Monday 2 September.
Time and place: On the pages for new students, you will find information about the study start and when the roll call for your programme begins.
On these pages, you will also find all the information you need as a new student at SLU, including information about the orientation days. We highly recommend to attend the orientation days: they take place at the end of August, before the semester starts, and provide essential and useful information about your stay in Sweden and your studies at SLU.
Your first course will be Silviculture of Temperate Forests. On the course page, you will find a timetable for your classes and other course-related information. Timetables and reading lists will be published at least four weeks before the course starts.
Please make sure you also read the program-specific information!
Once again, welcome to SLU!
Per-Ola Hedwall
Director of Studies for the Euroforester Master’s Programme
Re-examination
Dates for re-examination
The Faculty of Forest Science has a procedure for re-examination, with ongoing examination opportunities during the academic terms. You can find the dates on the student portal under "Term Dates" and location-specific details.
At the beginning of the course, the time for regular examinations, as well as the first and second re-examinations, will be announced according to decided dates. It is mandatory to register for the examination. The student can view which re-examinations are open for registration on the student portal (sometimes the course instructor communicates this information differently). Students can register for re-examinations up to 10 working days before the examination date.
Master thesis
You find instructions and guidelines for your master tesis work, including forms for registration, work plan and grading cittieria in the compendium for thesis work for education at the faculty of Forest Sciences, SLU.
Scholarships
The scholarships are available for application every year for those of you who are studying or have studied in one of the Faculty of Forestry's bachelor's and master's programs.
Credit transfer
If you want to include courses from other higher education institutions in your degree, you need to transfer the credit for these. The procedure is slightly different depending on whether it is a professional qualification or a general qualification.
If you have successfully completed a higher education course or study programme and you want it to be included in your degree from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, you are entitled to have it considered for credit transfer. The credit transfer procedure is handled by the separate Board of Studies at the faculties, except where it concerns studies from other Swedish higher education institutions that are to be included in a general degree. In the latter case, the credit transfer is handled by the Division of Student Affairs and Learning Development. Find out more.
Degree
The aim of a higher education is usually a degree. A degree is a proof that you have acquired knowledge and proficiency to a certain level through your studies. When you have considered that you have completed your studies and want to get your degree certificate, you have to apply for it.
Find out more
Transcript and certificates
Transcripts and certificates are available as an on-line service from My studies here on the student web. Servicecenter at SLU can also assist you, if you want a printed certificate to be sent to your postal adress.
How do I print a certificate from my studies?
My studies can be found on the Student Web's start page.
- Choose "Certificates" and "Create new certificate"
- You can choose from the following secure certificates:
- Transcript of records first and second cycle (studies at SLU)
- National transcript of records first and second cycle (all Swedish universities / colleges)
- Certificate of registration first and second cycle (studies at SLU) - Transcript shows all your completed courses and any degree.
- Certificate of registration show the semesters that you have been an active student, i.e. when you have been registered
- You can get transcripts and certificates in Swedish and English.
When you order a secure certificate through my studies, you will get a PDF-file that you can e-mail and print. Certificates apply as signed and stamped transcripts and certificates.
The receiver can verify the certificate on a control web. The web address and verification code is on the certificate. The certificate is valid for 360 days.
How do I order a signed transcript or certificate?
Service center on campus in Alnarp, Skara, Umeå and Ultuna will assist you if you need a printed and signed transcript and certificate. Send your request to: servicecenter@slu.se.
Enter the following information in your e-mail:
- What kind of certificate you need, a transcript or a certificate of registration
- Which semesters should be included in your certificate of registration
- Language of certificate (Swedish or English)
- Name
- Swedish ID number or date of birth
- Postal adress
We will send the transcript and certificate to the address you have provided. Certificates are printed from SLU's study documentation LADOK and is both signed and stamped.
Course subject area and level
Course syllabuses provide information about a course’s subject area(s) and its level and specialisation. The syllabus is available from the course’s webpage which you can search for here. If you are studying on a programme, you can in most cases click the course heading on the programme’s course schedule to go to the course page.
Abbreviations
- G1N: First-cycle level, only upper secondary entry requirements
- G1F: First-cycle level, fewer than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirement
- G2F: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement
- G2E: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement, contains a degree project for the Degree of Bachelor
- A1N: Second-cycle level, only first-cycle course(s) as entry requirement – at SLU, a minimum of 120 credits at first-cycle level is required
- A1F: Second-cycle level, contains degree project for
Master’s degree (60 credits) - GXX: First-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified
- AXX: Second-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified
Course schedule academic year 24/25
Overview picture Course Schedule academic year 24/25
Course syllabi for second-year courses
SV0057 Forest Regeneration, 7,5 Credits
SV0058 Forest Modelling, 7,5 Credits
LK0378 Urban Forestry - Management of Urban Forests and Trees, 15 Credits
Year 1
Sustainable Forest Management – Analysis and Adaptations
National and International Forest Policy
Broadleaves - History, Ecology and Management
Syllabus
Programme syllabus
Programme Code: SM008
Finalized by: Utbildningsnämndens ordförande, 2023-06-15
SLU ID: SLU.ua.2023.3.1.1-2273
Education plan valid from: Autumn 2024
Responsible programme board: The programme board for education in forestry
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the Master’s programme Euroforester, the following criteria must be met:
general entry requirements: first-cycle qualification comprising at least 180 credits or a corresponding qualification from abroad.
specific entry requirements: specialisation comprising at least 60 credits in one of the following subjects/disciplinary domains:
- Forestry Science
- Forest Management
- Forest Science
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resource Governance.
In addition, knowledge equivalent of English 6 is required. SLU regulations state that applicants may meet this requirement if they were awarded a first-cycle degree from a Swedish university, or have completed 120 credits at SLU. For applicants from some English speaking countries certain rules may apply.
The specific entry requirements can also be met by someone who has acquired the equivalent knowledge through a corresponding qualification from abroad or in some other way.
For admission to the courses included in the programme, there are specific entry requirements for each course; these are described in the course syllabus.
Content
Programme description
Overall description
The master's programme Euroforester has an international profile and focuses on sustainable management of forest ecosystems and the forest landscape, as well as on adapting forestry to global environmental changes. The programme gives students the opportunity to specialize in the temperate and boreal forests of Europe. The core of the programme consists of profiling courses given during the first year. During the second year, students can choose eligible courses with the possibility of deepening or broadening their knowledge, as well as a degree project.
Content and implementation
Broad knowledge and understanding within the main subject is given in the first year´s profiling courses with a focus on management and climate adaptation, ecology, restoration, and forest policy.
The programme courses during the first year contain a progression of subject knowledge as well as generic skills. Analyses of established and new forest management systems, in terms of their consequences for both forest production and other ecosystem services, form a key part of the programme. The interface between forest and society is studied in forest policy. Ethical issues such as the global challenge of balancing the use and conservation of forest resources with the societal development are discussed, among other things. Effects of modern forestry on biodiversity are discussed together with strategies for conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems. Understanding the ecology, diversity, history and management of forests as well as their economic, recreational and societal potential in general is an important part of the programme.
The eligible courses during the second year provide the opportunity to specialize in self-selected subject areas, for example forest regeneration, modelling and management of urban forests and trees. Elective courses can be taken at SLU or at another university in or outside Sweden. In the degree project, the opportunity is given to synthesize and apply acquired subject knowledge in the form of a small research project.
Pedagogy
The pedagogy within the programme focuses on student-activating learning processes. Learning-by-doing is a fundamental principle, not at least during field excursions and study trips that are included in the programme. Examples of teaching methods are student-led seminars and analysis of scientific articles, as well as field studies and modelling exercises. Examination takes place mainly in the form of individual assignments, reports, and individual exams. Students develop skills in climate adaptation strategies, forest inventory and modelling using different planning tools, such as production and landscape simulators. Increased understanding of complex problems is provided through discussions of current issues with representatives from forest owners, forest managers, authorities, nature conservation, the timber industry and non-profit organizations (NGOs). Throughout the programme, students train their ability to explain and discuss their knowledge in local, regional, national and international contexts. Great emphasis is also placed on comparative analyses between different countries. These activities contribute to developing students’ ability to handle uncertain decision situations in their future professional role.
Miscellaneous
A well-functioning study environment is characterized by openness, equality, and an inclusive approach. SLU works actively for gender equality and equal conditions, which promotes a workclimate that takes advantage of the diversity that employees' and students' different backgrounds, life situations and skills bring.
SLU's profile is focused on knowledge of biological natural resources, and societal challenges such as raw material, water and energy supply as well as climate change have connections to our areas of responsibility. The UN's goals for sustainable development concern, among other things, these societal challenges, but also man's use and management of biological natural resources.
The program is given in English.
Programme courses
Main fields of study: SV = Forestry Science, BI = Biology
Course (main field of study, level)
Year 1
Silviculture of Temperate Forests, 15 credits (SV, A1N)
Advancements and Adaptations in Forest Management, 15 credits (SV, A1N)
National and International Forest Policy, 15 credits (SV, A1F)
Broadleaves - History, Ecology and Management, 15 credits (SV/BI, A1N)
Year 2
Forest Regeneration, 7,5 credits (SV, A1N)
Forest Modelling, 7,5 credits (SV, A1N)
Master's thesis, 30/60 credits (SV, A2E)
Elective courses
The range of courses offered may change during the programme. This may result in a new version of the syllabus with transitional regulations. Decisions on the courses offered are taken well in advance of the next academic year.
Each course in the programme has its own syllabus with specific requirements. The SLU student web provides detailed information about when the courses are given.
Some study periods (part of a semester) SLU may offer multiple courses to choose between within the programme. Programme students are guaranteed one of these courses, provided that the entry requrements are fullfilled and that the student have applied in time.
Objectives
General objectives
The general learning outcomes for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes are specified in the Higher Education Act (Chapter 1, Sections 8–9).
Qualitative targets
The Annex to the Ordinance for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences stipulates that for the Degree of Master (120 credits), the student shall have:
Knowledge and understanding
- demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
- demonstrated specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.
Competence and skills
- demonstrated the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
- demonstrated the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake specialised tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
- demonstrated the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
- demonstrated the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.
Judgement and approach
- demonstrated the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical considerations and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
- demonstrated insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
- demonstrated the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.
Qualification Requirements
Degree awarded upon completion of the programme
The Master’s programme Euroforester aims at a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with Forestry Science as the main field of study, a general qualification.
Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) will be provided with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Forestry Science (masterexamen med huvudområdet skogsbruksvetenskap).
Other qualifications may be awarded if the necessary requirements are fulfilled. See the SLU System of Qualifications.
The programme contains courses that, depending on courses taken and combination with previous studies within certain bachelor programmes at SLU, may provide the necessary requirements of 300 credits in total for the professional degree Jägmästarexamen (Master of Science in Forestry). See the SLU System of Qualifications.
Degree requirements
A Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Forestry Science is awarded to students who have successfully completed 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits are from second-cycle courses, from the required courses as follows:
- a minimum of 30 credits from courses with specialised study in forestry science (A1N, A1F)
- a minimum of 30 credits from a degree project in forestry science (A2E).
There is additional requirement of a completed Degree of Bachelor, professional degree comprising a minimum of 180 credits, or a corresponding qualification from abroad.
A maximum of 30 credits from first-cycle courses may be included, provided these credits were not included in a qualifying Degree of Bachelor, or equivalent. All courses included in a degree must be at university level, have been successfully completed and may not overlap/have similar content.
OtherInformation
General regulations for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes
For more information about semester dates, examinations and credit transfer at first and second-cycle level, see the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Possibilities for further study
Students who complete the MSc Euroforester and are awarded a degree may continue onto doctoral studies.
If you would like to apply for this programme
This page is for students currently studying on the programme. If you are not currently a student but would like to apply, you can read more about the programme’s content and the application process here.
Contact
Programme director of studies:
Per-Ola Hedwall, Senior Lecturer
Southern Swedish Forest Research Center
per-ola.hedwall@slu.se, Phone: +46 40 41 51 87
Education Officer:
Gunnel Eriksson, Education officer
Faculty of Forest Sciences, SLU
gunnel.eriksson@slu.se, Phone: +46 90-786 82 46