Welcome letter
Congratulations on your place on the Master’s programme Rural Development and Natural Resource Management! We look forward to welcoming you here in Uppsala this autumn.
The 2026 autumn semester starts with a welcome event, followed by a mandatory roll-call and information session. If you are studying remotely, you can take part in the welcome session via video link, and the roll-call will also take place online.
Date: Monday 31 August
Time and place: On the New Student web page, you can find information about the start of the semester and where and when the roll-call for your programme will take place. If you are studying remotely, you can take part in the welcome session via video link, and the roll-call will also take place online.
On that same page, you will also find all the information you need as a new student at SLU.
Your first course on the programme is Rurality, Livelihoods and Gender, 15 credits. On the course page, you will find the timetable and other course-related information. The timetable and reading list are published at least four weeks before the course starts.
We look forward to meeting you! The next 2 years will be valuable and exciting. Our focus is on your success, but please keep in mind that your academic results depend on your own personal responsibility and effort. Throughout your studies, you will take courses across various subjects and departments, sometimes alongside both domestic and international students from other programmes.
This 2-year programme investigates the problems of rural development and natural resource management in a global context and offers opportunities for both broadened and in-depth studies. At the end of the programme you will have gained a deeper insight into development issues with a social science perspective on natural resources and globalisation.
With a Master’s degree in rural development, your skills will be in demand and you will be equipped to start an academic career in a ministry, government agency, an international organisation, or in aid. You will also be able to continue your studies towards a PhD.
We wish you a warm welcome!
Margarita Cuadra, Assistant Programme director of studies
Camilo Calderón, Programme director of studies
Programme syllabus
Studying on the programme
Degree
Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
After your studies
After your graduation, you may register in the SLU Alumni Network. Through the network you will be able to keep in contact with SLU and increase your professional and social network.
Contact
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Camilo Calderon, Programme Director of Studies
Division of Environmental Communication
camilo.calderon@slu.se • +4618672619 • +46721448826 -
Margarita Cuadra, Assistant Programme Director of Studies
Division of Rural Development
margarita.cuadra@slu.se • +4618673465 • +46736484074