Deadline: January 22, 2020.

MSc European Forestry (MSc EF) is a top class taught Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme (EMJMD) in the field of forest sciences and is one of the first EMJMD programmes that has been accredited according to the European approach for quality assurance of the joint programmes. The quality of our programme is also acknowledged by the European Commission, which awarded the MSc European Forestry Erasmus Mundus status for years 2004–2014 and for years 2016–2019 and 2019-2023.

Our programme is a two-year interdisciplinary programme that provides academic education in the field of sustainable resource management with an emphasis on current bioeconomy issues. MSc EF offers a new approach to forestry and nature management markets and it connects the increasing number of forest-related issues with a European dimension at international as well as national levels.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field with good grades issued by an internationally recognised university.
2. Good command of English language. TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 or PTE 59.

SCHOLARSHIP

The EMJMD student scholarships will include student participation costs (including the consortium fees and full insurance coverage), a contribution to student travel and installation cost and a subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the EMJMD study programme.

APPLICATION

The application enclosures are:

1. The original degree certificate (in the original language) and an English, Finnish or Swedish translation of the degree certificate
2. The original transcript of records (in the original language) and an English, Finnish or Swedish translation of the transcript of records.
3. English language certificate
4. Two recommendation letters, use the template provided below
5. Curriculum vitae. CV must be presented in chronological order and must not have gaps longer than 12 months during the most recent five years.
6. A certificate of residence*
7. A copy of your passport
8. A passport-size photo of you

In addition, as a part of the admission requirements, in the on-line application form you will be requested to write a motivation letter (max. 1000 characters) and include information about your work experience (max. 500 characters) and international experience (max. 500 characters).

* The place of residence should be verified on the basis of the provision of the documents listed on the PRADO website. The place of residence can be verified for example by:

• a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality normal registration rules;
• a certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question.

OFFICIAL LINK

http://www.uef.fi/en/web/mdp-europeanforestry