Master’s Degree Programme in Forestry (Transatlantic Forestry)
Study Discipline: Environmental Science, Social Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: Joensuu
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative academic journey with the TRANSatlantic FORestry Master (TRANSFOR-M), a prestigious two-year Master’s degree program that awards both European and Canadian Master’s degrees in forestry and environmental management. As a TRANSFOR-M student, you’ll delve into modern sustainable forestry and environmental management approaches, gaining multicultural perspectives on environmental, economic, and social issues. Your academic experience will unfold with one year of studies in Finland followed by another year in Canada.
Overview
Experience the uniqueness of TRANSFOR-M, a comprehensive two-year full-time Master’s program that provides unparalleled international exposure and expertise. Collaborating with two distinguished universities, you’ll spend one year at your home institution and the other at a partner university abroad, immersing yourself in diverse academic environments. The course of study is tailored to the degree programs of your home and host universities, and work internships are integrated to offer practical experience, enhancing your employability post-graduation.
Admission Requirements
- A previous Bachelor’s degree in forestry or in related field corresponding to at least 3 year’s of full time academic studies from an institution for higher education is required from all Master’s degree applicants. The degree must be awarded by an internationally recognized university. Applicants who have a previous Bachelor’s degree in forestry or in related field from a recognized university of applied sciences or polytechnic are also eligible.
- TOEFL iBT, overall score 92, min. 22 in writing
- IELTS (academic) overall score 6.5, min. 6.0 in writing
- PTE (academic), overall score 62, min 54 in writing
- C1 Advanced overall score C or 180, with min. 162 in writing
- C2 Proficiency overall score level C1 or 180, with min. 162 in writing
- Course work min. 90 ECTS including internship 4 ECTS in Canada or in Finland
- MSc Thesis 30 ECTS
- Total min. 120 ECTS (min. 60 ECTS in both institutions)
- Tuition fee: EU/EEA nationals no tuition fee; non-EU/EEA nationals 8,000 €/academic year
Future Career Outcomes
TRANSFOR-M graduates are poised for impactful careers, influencing global forestry and environmental management. Future career paths may lead to leadership roles in international organizations, research institutions, governmental bodies, and non-profit organizations, shaping policies and practices for sustainable environmental stewardship.
