Bachelor in Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy
Joensuu, Finland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Please note that details regarding tuition fees, tuition waivers, and scholarships for the 2025 intake will be available on the program's website.
Introduction
Are you passionate about nature and forests, curious about the world of forest bioeconomy, and committed to addressing global sustainability challenges?
Embrace a brighter future by joining the International Bachelor's Degree in Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy (SuFoBe). This program will give you the knowledge and the necessary working-life skills for the effective and sustainable management of forests, considering multiple ecosystem services, while addressing global sustainability challenges such as climate change, overconsumption, and biodiversity loss.
This three-year program will equip you with the knowledge and competencies for sustainable forest management and the wider sector of forest bioeconomy. As a graduate, you will be proficient in applying fundamental research methods in the forest, and digitalized learning environments as well as knowledgeable on how the future of forest-related topics can be assessed with foresight methods. Join our community of experts, peers, and local bioeconomy companies and get connected. Additionally, you can study a term abroad, during the last year, from our extensive network of partner universities in different parts of the World.
A lively university city in the middle of nature with a world of opportunities is awaiting you in Joensuu. Find yourself here and discover why Joensuu is called "the Forest Capital of Europe"!
For more info about the structure of the studies, instructions on how to apply, and a direct link to the application please scroll down.
Why study with us?
Shape your path based on knowledge and practice:
- Understand the vital role of forests in global sustainability challenges.
- Gain practical experience in managing forest resources sustainably.
- Benefit from field practices, ICT -tools, and digitalized learning environments to drive positive change.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure of studies
The structure of the program is module-based. Every module contains several courses.
Year 1. Introduction to the fundamentals and methods of forest bioeconomy, sustainability and university life
- Fundamentals of sustainable forest bioeconomy
- Forest bioeconomy analytics
- Diverse communities, responsibility, and ethics
Year 2. Ensuring sustainability through the dimensions of the forest bioeconomy
- Sustainable and integrated management of forest ecosystems
- Technology for forestry
- Forest and society
Year 3. Towards the professional path
- Regional development and networking studies
- Exchange period
- Minor studies (free election)
Additional components
- The program includes studies in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), language and communication studies, field practices, bachelor's thesis, and professional traineeship.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate you can apply to continue your studies towards the master level in Joensuu e.g., in the internationally recognized Master of Science in European Forestry; Master's degree program in forestry (including Transatlantic forestry), or another relevant master at UEF or elsewhere. You can also direct your career towards becoming a forester, forest specialist, forest data scientist, GIS and remote sensing analyst, climate change manager, forest ecosystems services specialist, REDD+ project manager, forest conservation and restoration specialist, sustainability specialist, CSR coordinator, environmental specialist, bio-based R&D scientist, ecosystem carbon specialist or forestry policy expert among a wide variety of professions.