Meet our students

Considering applying to Forest and Landscape or Euroforester? Meet some of our students and learn about their experiences with the programme, fieldwork, and student life at SLU.

Meet students studying Forest & Landscape
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"A cross-disciplinary education opens many career doors"

Growing up close to the forest shaped Andrea Berno’s strong connection to nature. Today, she studies Forest & Landscape at SLU – an interdisciplinary program that opens doors to many opportunities.

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"Studying with people from all over the world is amazing"

Anton once planned to work in finance, but a UN climate simulation in school sparked a passion for forestry.

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"Our lecturers are truly dedicated to their research"

When Johanna Matzen moved from Germany to Sweden, she was immediately fascinated by the Swedish nature. It was here that her interest in forests was sparked and a new career path began to take shape.

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Gunnar wants to make forestry more sustainable

Gunnar’s interest in the forest was sparked in the scouts. Now he studies Forest & Landscape at SLU with the goal of contributing to more sustainable forestry in Sweden.

About the bachelor's program Forest and Landscape

Dreaming of working with forests and nature?

Do you want to make a difference for the forests of the future? The Forest and Landscape program gives you knowledge about how forests function – from the ecology of trees to the role entire landscapes play for people and the environment. You'll learn to understand the forest's role in society and how we can manage it sustainably.

During your studies, you can also explore the world – for instance, by studying abroad in the Netherlands.

After graduation, you'll have opportunities to work as an advisor or specialist for government agencies, municipalities, forestry companies, or in the private sector.

Turn your passion for nature into your future! Learn more and apply here!

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"A new perspective on forest and future"

Marielle chose to skip traditional forestry programs and found one that matches her vision for a changed and sustainable forestry.

Meet students studying Euroforester
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"A program that opens up the world"

Hjalmar has visited Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland through the programme, gaining insights into both the similarities and differences compared to Swedish forestry.

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Hands-on courses with field trips every time

Esther from Germany values the program’s practical approach with field trips where students encounter real challenges in forest management and strategies.

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"Euroforester creates a strong community and lifelong bonds"

Vincent Gagnon, an Erasmus student from Canada, appreciates how the Euroforester program combines international perspectives with a strong and supportive student community.

Euroforester students on a field trip in Poland

About the program Euroforester

Euroforester is a master’s program offered at SLU’s Alnarp campus. Students from all over the world enroll in the program, and the teaching staff is also characterized by diversity.

This program integrates multiple disciplines, providing students with in-depth and transferable knowledge that prepares them for a career in the international forestry sector.

The focus is on the Baltic Sea region and Central Europe, but the program also addresses globally significant issues, making it relevant for students from other parts of the world. As forestry has undergone major transformations in recent years, the curriculum takes a holistic approach that goes beyond just production and profit.

Learn more about the program and how to apply:

https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/masters-programmes/euroforester/