Overview

The Forestry program at the University of Wisconsin Madison takes pride in its outstanding research reputation and the success of graduates working throughout the world. The wildlife ecology program was founded by Aldo Leopold in 1939, and has maintained his vision and legacy of excellence in current research and graduate training activities. Leopold's career spanned two professions, forestry and wildlife conservation, so the program strives to maintain excellence in both fields.

Master's and doctoral work in forestry is offered in the following areas: forest ecology, silviculture, forest ecosystem analysis and management, landscape ecology and planning, forest stand dynamics, forest restoration ecology, tree physiology, remote sensing of forests and natural resources, natural resource policy, social forestry, forest management, ecosystem services, and economics of forests and natural resources.

Learning outcomes

Articulates, critiques, and elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry in the field of forest science.
Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of forest science.
Demonstrates understanding of the field of forest science in a historical, social, and global context.
Evaluates and synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of forest science.
Selects and utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of forest science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forest Resources
Forest Ecology
Forest Fire Behavior and Management
Conservation Biology
Practicum in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology Teaching
Wildlife Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00

The Graduate School does not require the GRE

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score

International applicants are required to have adequate financial resources to cover expenses for the duration of their studies at UW–Madison

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

≈ 12404 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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