Overview

Global environmental challenges require the adoption of new technologies to promote the sustainability of food systems and the forest sector. The growing focus on the sustainable use of renewable resources, circular economy, and green transition is driving demand for new, skilled professionals in these fields.

Upon completing the Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources programme from University of Helsinki , you will be qualified to work as an expert, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the agri-food and forestry industries.

In your studies, you will explore new and emerging technologies, such as digitalisation and artificial intelligence, along with their applications in food systems and forestry. A distinctive feature of the programme is a strong collaboration with organisations, offering you versatile networking opportunities and practical experience in the field. You can tailor your studies by choosing modules according to your interests.

Career

New multidisciplinary experts are needed to increase sustainability in the agri-food and forestry industries. With a master’s degree in Technologies of Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources, you will have versatile career prospects in Finland and abroad.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

System modelling and simulation

Measuring, mapping and analysing of natural resources data

Sustainable management of resources and innovations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Swedish, Partially taught in Finnish

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Forestry Environmental Sciences View 24 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Finland

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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

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You have completed a first- or second-cycle (bachelor’s or master’s) degree or a postgraduate degree at a higher education institution in Finland, or an equivalent degree abroad that gives you eligibility to apply to master's level programmes in the awarding country, or will do so by the given deadline.

You have sufficient skills in the language (English, Finnish or Swedish) that you choose as the language of the degree on the application form.

You have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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