Master's Programme in Forest Sciences 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Helsinki |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

19 Jan, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

In the Master’s Programme in Forest Sciences, you will learn how forests are both sources of renewable raw materials and complex ecological entities connected to their environment. Studies highlight the relationship between humans and nature as well as the role of society and natural resources. The programme offers several specialization options and provides a broad interdisciplinary foundation. The studies include interdisciplinary topics such as ecology, technology, economics, and social sciences. You also have the opportunity to explore subjects such as applied biology, environmental science, geoinformatics, business economics and environmental policy.


The Master's Programme has two study tracks: Forest Ecology and Management and Forest Economics, Business and Society. These study tracks include a total of 9 specialisations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

In the Master’s Programme in Forest Sciences, you will learn how forests are both sources of renewable raw materials and complex ecological entities connected to their environment. Studies highlight the relationship between humans and nature as well as the role of society and natural resources. The programme offers several specialization options and provides a broad interdisciplinary foundation. The studies include interdisciplinary topics such as ecology, technology, economics, and social sciences. You also have the opportunity to explore subjects such as applied biology, environmental science, geoinformatics, business economics and environmental policy.


The Master's Programme has two study tracks: Forest Ecology and Management and Forest Economics, Business and Society. These study tracks include a total of 9 specialisations.

Admission Requirements

68+
4.5+
6.5+
You can apply to the Master’s Programme in Forest Sciences if you meet the following criteria:

  • You have completed a first-cycle (bachelor’s) degree at a higher education institution in Finland or abroad, or will do so by the deadline.
  • You have sufficient skills in Finnish, Swedish or English.
  • You have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme.

19 Jan 2027
2 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
15,000 EUR

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