Master's programmes

SLU offers a variety of Master's programmes. All except one is taught in English and the subjects span from Economics to Plant Biology and everything in between. Application periods are 16 Oct 2018 - 15 Jan 2018 for international students and 15 March 2018- 16 April 2018 for Swedish students.

Agricultural Economics and Management What economical impact does the climate change have on agriculture? Do you want a career dealing with economic aspects of agriculture, food production and natural resources?
Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis In this European Master's programme the students will learn to analyse and design policies targeted at food, agriculture and environmental sectors.
Agroecology Can agriculture support both man and ecological systems? Is it possible to separate social and ecological systems in agriculture?
Animal Science Our domestic animals are of great importance to our society. Farm animals primarily supply us with food and clothing, while our sporting and companion animals bring us other benefits.
EnvEuro How can a European perspective contribute to better understanding and management of our environment?
Environmental communication and management Communication plays an important role in the facilitation of sustainable management of natural resources and environmental issues. In the ECM program we learn how to understand communication processes, to create communicative strategies for environmental changes, organize collective action and mediate in environmental conflicts in a constructive way.
Environmental Economics and Management How do we find solutions to the world´s growing environmental problems? Would you like a career dealing with environmental issues in national or international businesses?
Euroforester This program is a top choice for you who are open-minded and wish to get profound understanding in forest management, ecology, planning and policy that goes beyond certain national traditions.
Hållbar stadsutveckling This master's programme is only given in Swedish. Please visit the swedish website for more information.
NEW - Horticultural Science Do you want to influence and participate in future sustainable production and cultivation of horticultural crops? Our Master's programme Horticultural Science offers a holistic view of managing and renewing the knowledge of sustainable horticultural cultivation systems, where horticultural products are represented in green environments, as food or as raw material for technical products.
Landscape Architecture In one of Europe’s largest campuses for education in Landscape Design, Landscape Planning and Landscape Management and Construction, this Master’s programme gives you a possibility to in-depth studies in varied areas of Landscape Architecture.
NEW - Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation The ongoing urbanisation poses major challenges for the development of urban and rural landscapes. Within landscape achitecture we work with these, our living spaces, and how they are planned, designed and managed for future generations.
Management of fish and wildlife populations Do you want to contribute to the sustainable management of the world’s fish and wildlife resources?
Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being On this programme, you will study how outdoor environments in people's everyday life can promote development, health and well-being. The programme will prepare you for strategic work on how plants, animals and other elements of nature can be more actively used to the benefit of people in public spaces and in settings for specific user groups.
NEW - Plant Biology for Sustainable Production Plant products are of great importance, not only as food and animal feed but as building materials, fibres and pharmaceutical drugs. This means that knowledge about how plants work, their genetics and interaction with the environment is essential for durable plant production and sustainable development. The programme is intended for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in plant biology. We welcome applications from both national and international students.
Rural Development and Natural Resource Management Why is it so difficult to collectively organise sustainable fishing in lake Chilwa in Malawi? What are the basic ideas of development policies of the European Union and the World Bank?
Soil and Water Management The master's programme Soil and Water Management has changed name and has new prerequisities. You can see all the information at the new programme page Soil, Water and Environment.
Soil, Water and Environment Soil, water and the environment are of major concern at all levels of society from local authorities to international organisations. This Master’s degree will prepare you to work as a soil/water expert at public authorities at various levels, within consultancy or to continue a career within research.
Supplementary education for veterinarians with degrees from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland The supplementary education for veterinarians is provided by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at SLU.
Sustainable Development Human activities affect and are affected by natural resources in many ways. Do you want to learn more about sustainable development in natural and social contexts?
NEW - Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Food Systems is a multi-disciplinary Master's programme. It focuses on sustainable development applied to the life cycle of food, including primary production, processing, distribution and consumption.