About
The goal of TRANSFOR-M is to train the next generation of forest and environmental managers and scientists on the specific cultural, historical, and socio-economic context of the Canadian and European natural resource sectors while understanding the global challenges of sustainable forest and environmental management.
The study plan should have:
- Two years of studies, worth 120 ECTS credits in total (including an internship, where applicable)
- One Master Thesis or equivalent report worthy of at least 30 ECTS credits
Partner Universities and Degree Options
Bangor University (Wales, UK) – School of Agricultural & Forest Sciences. Bangor University is a world-class research university which is located in a city rich in history and culture in a magnificent region. Degrees offered:
- M. Sc. Agroforestry,
- M. Sc. Conservation and Land Management,
- M. Sc. Environmental Forestry
University of Eastern Finland (Finland) – Faculty of Forestry. The University of Eastern Finland is one of Europe's premier institutions to study forestry, particularly boreal forests and forest technology. Degrees offered:
- M. Sc. Agriculture and Forestry
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Austria). BOKU is a university dedicated to natural sciences, engineering, life, and social sciences. Degrees offered:
- M.Sc. Mountain Forestry,
- M. Sc. Water Management and Environmental Engineering,
- M.Sc. Applied Limnology
University of Padova (Italy). One of the oldest universities in Europe, the University of Padova is a comprehensive university located in one of the richest cultural and historical regions of Italy, just outside of Venice. Degree offered:
- M.Sc. Forest Science
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) (Sweden). SLU is a world-class international university with research, education, and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational establishments throughout Sweden. Degrees offered:
- M.Sc. with a major in Forestry - Programs: Euroforester, Forest Ecology and Sustainable Management
- M.Sc. with a major in Biology - Programs: Forest Ecology and Sustainable Management, Conservation and Management of Fish and Wildlife
- M.Sc. with a major in Bioeconomy Management - Program: Forest Bioeconomy
How to apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Prof. Brigitte Leblon, Dean and TRANSFOR-M Program Coordinator:
Email: bleblon@lakeheadu.ca
Phone: 807-343-8010 ext 8672
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