About SLU
SLU is a university with a clear role in society: to assume responsibility for knowledge development and competence maintenance in the areas of biological production and natural resources, ranging from agriculture, forestry and the food industry to environmental protection, ecosystems, veterinary medicine and biotechnology.
The principles of holism, interdisciplinary approaches and applicability guide SLU’s research and training, as well as its relationship with industry and society.
Strength and profile areas
- Genetic resources and biotechnology
- Animal and human health
- Climate and ecosystem change
- Sustainable production and management of natural resources
- Quality in the food chain
- Community planning and sustainable urban and rural development
Instant facts about SLU
6,000 students
720 doctoral students
2,960 employees
SLU has 55 programmes in a number of different subject areas. Read more about our programmes here.
The programmes are offered in eight different places, from Umeå in northern Sweden to Alnarp in the south.
You are welcome to download our fact sheet about SLU or view additional information at www.slu.se.
SLU has more teachers with doctoral degrees per student than any other Swedish university.