Overview

Course description

The Forestry (CBU) program at University of Eastern Finland provides you high quality and diversified training in forestry and bioenergy, with emphasis on social and ecological sustainability.

The Master's Degree Programme in Forestry is a two-year MSc programme. Upon your graduation, you will be awarded a Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry) degree.

During the two years you'll be spending with us, you'll get to know our excellent staff members and you'll be spending a lot of time in our state-of-the-art learning environments. Our programme comprises lectures, course work, projects and independent study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate-wise forestry
Management and management of forest health and biodiversity
Forestry literature
Forest Zoology
Intensive forest management

Advanced course in remote sensing
Bioenergy market and policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Forestry View 5 other Masters in Forestry in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in forest sciences or related sciences

Good command of English language.
The scanned copy of the original degree certificate (in the original language) and an English, Finnish or Swedish translation of the degree certificate
The scanned copy of the original transcript of records (in the original language) and an English, Finnish or Swedish translation of the transcript of records
English language certificate

Two recommendation letters

A copy of passport

Curriculum vitae
Possible document giving you an exemption from paying tuition fee

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

10000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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