Boreal Forest and Wildlife Management

Would you like to learn more about the boreal forest ecosystem, and how we manage forest and wildlife? Together with other exchange students from all of Europe you will get the chance to discover the Nordic boreal landscape and learn more about the interaction between human, the environment and nature resources. 

Campus
Evenstad
Duration
Autumn semester
Structure
Full time
Credits
30 ECTS
Teaching language
EN
Startup
August
Application deadline
May 1, 2026
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About the Programme

The sustainable use of natural resources is no longer just a national issue – it is a global challenge. Climate change and its far-reaching impacts demand innovative, cross-border solutions.

In this program, you will gain the international perspective needed to succeed as a future leader in natural resource management, whether as a manager, scientist, or educator. By combining this program with your studies in any greenfield discipline, you’ll expand your knowledge, broaden your horizons, and build the skills to tackle global challenges with confidence.

Join us and become part of the next generation of changemakers working to create a sustainable future for our planet!

Curricula and courses

For detailed information on the courses, view the study plan. If further information is needed, contact the International Coordinator at Campus Evenstad.

Practical information

The study is a full-time basic study at the bachelor level extending 4 months consisting of 30 ECTS credits. The study is given each autumn (from mid-August to the end of December). The study may be used as part of a bachelor or master degree.

Application deadline and admission

These courses are available only for exchange students coming from our partner institutions. To enter the study it is required that;

  • the student can confirm to have fulfilled at least one year at a university or university college within the fields of wildlife biology, biology, ecology, evolution, forestry, agriculture, environmental sciences or likewise,
  • or have achieved a bachelor degree in such sciences. 

This program is available only to exchange students from our partner institutions. Contact your home institution's International Office or department to determine your eligibility for exchange studies at the University of Inland Norway.

Nomination deadline: April 15th.

Application deadline: May 1st.

How much does it cost?

Free for exchange students.

Further education opportunities

Boreal forest and wildlife management is useful for students that are planning a master degree in ecology or related subjects. The program can be combined with Ecology and Evolution (30 ECTS) or Practice in Applied Ecology (15 / 30 ECTS).

Programme offered by: Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology

Contact us

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Heidi Vatne Braadland
International Coordinator
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Elisabeth Nybakk Riseth
Assistant Professor

 

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