Overview

By applying ecological theories and quantitative methods, you will learn how to identify crop management strategies for biological control, evaluate the preservation status of nature reserves, and analyse regional ecosystem services and how they interplay with social and economic systems.

Ecology and Sustainable Development programme at Linköping University have a research perspective and are based on cases where you work closely with fellow students, teachers, and researchers in a collaborative atmosphere. As a student, you take part in outstanding research in, for example, conservation ecology and sustainable development. You will sharpen your skills in experimental design, theoretical thinking, modelling, systems analysis, and scientific communication.

During a six-week internship and in your one-year thesis project, you will have the opportunity to go deeper into areas of your interest and to establish a professional network for your future working life. Possible thesis subjects include biodiversity, species interaction in food webs, and nutrient cycling.

Career opportunities

As a graduate you may find employment with consultancy firms or government agencies, managing populations and ecological communities for the sustainable use of natural resources in forestry, agriculture, and shallow waters. You will also be well prepared for further studies towards a doctoral degree.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

Methods in Ecology

Modelling of Biological Systems

Population Ecology: Theories and Applications

Ecological Applications in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Ecosystem Service Valuation

Ecological Applications in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Internship in Ecology

Communicating Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Linköping, Sweden

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Ecology Environmental Sciences View 57 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma(s) of your degree(s) from an internationally recognized university, or a Final year certificate.
Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree. If you have had courses credited/transferred from previous studies, you must also submit official transcripts for those courses.
Proof that you meet the specific entry requirements, for example relevant pages of course syllabuses (course descriptions), if the required courses/subjects are not clearly stated on your transcript.
Proof of English language proficiency.
A copy of your passport.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

140300 SEK / year

≈ 140300 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University studies in Sweden are free for Swedish and EU/EEA citizens.

Living costs

Linköping

Sweden

7140 - 11270 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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