A unique Erasmus Mundus programme opens doors to six universities in Europe and international assignments.
Are you interested in the sustainable use of forests and the possibilities of forest bioeconomy? The international Master of Science in European Forestry double degree programme coordinated by the University of Eastern Finland offers a unique vantage point for the development of forest bioeconomy and prestigious training to become a future forestry expert who is in demand all over the world.
“In the forestry bioeconomy education programme, through European forest research, we get a comprehensive introduction to different ecosystems, the prerequisites for practicing forestry and the methods of forest use. The training programme broadly covers European forestry operating environments, as well as the science universities operating in them,” explains Professor Timo Tokola, the programme’s academic leader from the School of Forest Sciences.
The Master of Science in European Forestry programme is suitable for anyone interested in international tasks in the forestry sector, who has a Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a similar field, and who wants to expand their previous forestry expertise outside their home country.
International higher education in forest sciences
The Master of Science in European Forestry is a double degree programme and one of the oldest Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programmes (EMJMD). It is accredited according to the European approach for quality assurance of the joint programmes.
The degree programme’s partner network consists six universities in Europe offering higher education in forestry: the University of Eastern Finland (as a coordinator), AgroParisTech in France, the University of Freiburg in Germany, the University of Lleida in Spain, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna in Austria, as well as the Transilvania University of Braşov in Romania. The programme also includes associated partner organisations from important forestry countries, such as Canada, China and Brazil.
“The programme has had students from more than 70 countries. All partners of the programme participate in teaching, and training is carried out in the organisations of international partners. The entire programme is organised in an international network,” says Tokola.
Skills for international assignments and research
“The studies offer a versatile understanding of forest ecology, forest protection and use, forest policy and other issues related to forestry. The problem related to climate change is an essential part. The programme provides a very interdisciplinary training in an international environment and brings professional international networks as part of the training,” stresses Tokola.
The programme has produced more than 300 Masters who have been employed around the world. The study plan meets the needs of working life and is based on the latest research.
“Masters graduated from the programme are well equipped for international work in forestry and environmental organisations and companies all over the world. The training also opens up the possibility of further studies in forest sciences and a doctorate,” says Marjoriitta Möttönen, a coordinator of the programme.
More information:
Email: secretariat@europeanforestry.eu
Marjoriitta Möttönen, Coordinator of the MSc European Forestry programme, School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, marjoriitta.mottonen@uef.fi
Timo Tokola, academic leader of the MSc European Forestry programme, Professor, School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, timo.tokola@uef.fi
