Welcome to the Master of Forest Sciences

The Master's program in Forest Sciences provides in-depth education in the field of forest sciences. The spectrum of the course content ranges from fundamental aspects of forest ecosystems in Central Europe and worldwide to forest utilization forms and techniques as well as the diversity and management of animal and plant populations to the energetic and material utilization of wood. In addition to ecological contexts, the study program focuses on economic and political aspects as well as applied questions of nature conservation, utilization techniques and operational controls. Special importance is attached to the guiding principle of sustainability in dealing with forests and other near-natural landscapes. Students choose one of the three Majors: Forestry, Forest Ecology Research and International Forestry and also have a wide range of options for individual focal points in the elective area.

Majors in the Master of Forest Schíences (Major is determined during the application)

Structure of the program ( Download pdf)