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.

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

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