Career paths and opportunities

A degree from us opens many doors – in Sweden and internationally. Here, you can explore common career roles, employers, further studies, and read interviews with our alumni.

Did you know...?

97% of SLU forestry graduates are employed within three years of graduation. According to the report Högskolepejl by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, SLU's forestry programmes rank among the best in Sweden when it comes to employment rates.
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Maciej works globally with forest and wood supply for IKEA

“What I learned during Euroforester allows me to engage with our partners today with both knowledge and understanding,” says Maciej.

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Priscilla leads global climate action

Priscilla highlights Euroforester as a true door-opener — not only to forestry, but also to global issues like environment, climate, and sustainable development.

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Meelis is Head of Forestry at Estonia’s Ministry of Climate

As a policy leader, Meelis uses the knowledge and experience gained from the Euroforester program to shape the future of Estonia’s forestry sector.

Voices from Our Alumni

“The program gave me both knowledge and connections – without it, I wouldn’t be working with NASA today.” – Tiago de Conto, PhD candidate and researcher, University of Maryland & NASA GEDI
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Andreea leads research for the future of sustainable forestry

“Euroforester’s strong emphasis on quality helped me produce a high-level thesis — a key factor in securing my doctoral position,” says Andreea.

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Tiago maps the world’s forests with NASA

“My master’s thesis gave me the foundation to develop forward-looking methods for forest inventory,” says Tiago. This expertise paved the way for his current role at the University of Maryland and NASA’s GEDI mission.

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Yayuan is an entomologist specializing in sustainable mosquito control

Yayuan’s deep knowledge of Swedish forests, developed during her studies, is invaluable in her work. “Many of our mosquito traps are placed near wetlands and forest areas, and I enjoy sharing interesting insights with my colleagues,” she says.

Voices from our Alumni

“Studying Euroforester opens doors—not just to forestry, but to the entire field of sustainability.” – Priscilla Cubo, Global Environmental and Climate Advisor, Diakonia
Common Career Paths

Public Sector & Government Agencies

●Forestry Officer ●Environmental Strategist or Climate Analyst ●Nature Conservation Officer ●Planner for Green Infrastructure ●Biodiversity Coordinator

International Organizations & Aid

●Environmental and Climate Advisor ●Policy Developer for International Forestry ●Program Officer in Sustainable Development ●Consultant in Forest Certification and Environmental Standards (e.g., FSC)

Private Sector & Industry

●Raw Material Manager in Wood and Forest Industry ●Sustainability Strategist or Environmental Controller ●Landscape Planner in Consulting Firms ●Forest Management Planner
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About Our Programs

Curious about courses, structure, and admission requirements? Discover more about our Forest and Landscape and Euroforester programs — and find out which one suits you best.