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MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Master of Science in European Forestry
A 2-year Erasmus Mundus Master Course
Dec 05, 08Paavo Pelkonen, University of Joensuu, Finland
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
MSc European Forestry
One of the first 19 Master courses started under the Erasmus Mundus programme in 2004
A 2-year (120 ECTS) double-degree Master Course
109 students from 40 countries
Mission statement: To provide academic education in forestry focusing on the international forest resource management and utilisation, supported by a sound understanding of the ecological conditions and their dynamics in Europe.
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
MSc EF Consortium
MSc EF is co-organized by the following 6 European universities:
University of Freiburg, Germany
University of Natural Resources and Applied Life
Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria
University of Lleida, Spain
University of Joensuu, Finland (Co-ordination)
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Wageningen University, The Netherlands
In partnership with 3 non-European universities:
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Federal University of Parana, Brazil Northwest A&F University, China
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
MSc EF Courses mobility Map
Welcome, Orientation and intercultural workshop , Finland
Trends in European Forestry, (5 Weeks), Sweden
Applied Period (10-12 weeks)
Austria or Finland or France or Germany or Spain or Sweden or The Netherlands (for Non-European)
South Africa or China or Brazil (for European)
Compulsory and Elective Courses (12 weeks)
FinlandEuropean Forestry Field Course (5 weeks)
Spain, France, Germany, the NetherlandsMountain Forestry (2 weeks)
Austria
Second year study
-Specializing-Thesis
Either whole year in
Austria or
Germany or
The Netherlands or
Spain or
Sweden or
Sweden + Finland or
Sweden + Spain or
Spain + Finland
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Admission requirements, application and selection
Bachelor degree in forestry, nature management or related sciencesFluent level of English (TOEFL 213, IELTS 6.0, or equivalent)Applicant’s international experienceWork experience Motivation and recommendation letters
•Application deadline is 31st of December, to start the studies at the beginning of the following September. Application must be sent in electronic & paper forms.
• Selection process during January-February, jointly done by the Partner Universities.
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Scholarships
20 to 24 Erasmus Mundus scholarships of 2-years (for non-Europeans only); total 42, 000 EUR scholarship for each selected student, 16,000 EUR tuition fees, and a free comprehensive health insurance.
3 month scholarship for European students to carry out part of their MSc EF studies at the University of KwaZulu Natal (South Africa), Federal University of Parana (Brazil) or NorthWest A&F University (China); maximum 3,100 EUR for 3 months; and health insurance.
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
UniversitiesUniversity of Joensuu (Finland), Lakehead University (Canada), University of New Brunswick (Canada), BOKU (Austria), Shanghai University (China)
Agencies and governmental bodiesThai Research Fund (Bangkok, Thailand), Ministry of Forestry (Jordan), Ministry of Forestry (Indonesia)
CompaniesSutherland Seedlings (South Africa), Arbonaut (Joensuu, Finland), Mondi Business Paper (South Africa)
Internationally active environmental organizations Wetlands International (China), Climate Bridge Ltd. (China), CIFOR (Cameroon), The Nature Conservancy (Indonesia)
*information on the employability of our graduates is available on our webpage
Employability of MSc EF graduates
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Other highlights
Increase in number of applicants: 40 in 2004, 53 in 2005, 150 in 2006, 230 in 2007 and 250 in 2008
Extensive marketing in the last years
Students coming from universties as well as from international forest companies and other organizations
MSc EF Scholar programme - 21 scholars!
External evaluation of the MSc EF by ICA (Association for European Life Science Universities)
Strong inter-cultural aspect
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Countries with MSc EF students
Country # Students India 11China 10Nepal 10Bangladesh 8Indonesia 7Spain 6Germany 5Russia 5Brazil 4Ethiopia 4Thailand 3Cameroon 2Lebanon 2Nigeria 2Pakistan 2South Africa 2Tanzania 2Uganda 2Australia 1Cambodia 1Canadia 1Colombia 1Costa Rica 1Estonia 1Finland 1France 1Guyana 1Hong Kong 1Jordan 1Malaysia 1Mauritania 1Morocco 1Myanmar 1Nicaragua 1Peru 1Poland 1Serbia 1Taiwan 1Netherlands 1Venezuela 1
Total = 109
MSc EF Students from 2004 to 2008
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Proportion of Students in MScEF (2004-2008)
L. America9 %
N. America1 %
Africa15 %Europe
19 %
Asia55 %
Australia1 %
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Student mobility Sharing forestry experiences Synergic learning i.e. technology, culture, values, norms Global perspectives but European dimensions Opportunities for students to be familiar with Europe and Africa, Asia and Latin-
America Greater exposure to different forest management systems in Africa, Asia and Latin-
America Opportunity for practical learning Message on sustainable forestry and development Increase in skilled forestry professionals and employability Networking among the students, professionals and universities Increase in dialogue competences and ethical code of conduct Social innovation platform
Learnings/Opportunities
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
Infrastructure s and facilities Forestry courses for European students Possibilities for European students to write thesis Cultural value or cultural shock ! Recognition of MScEF courses Differences in rules and regulation for Education Different evaluation and grading system Variations in degree awarding system Poor participation of women
Challenges
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
MScEF course is very instructive and really a valuable study programme versatile experiences from EU countries and familiar with foreign cultures gave a wider knowledge and skills about the forestry in European dimension huge opportunities in Europe to upgrade knowledge, skills and competences. scientific information, job opportunities, improved English language. multidisciplinary course which gives higher view and knowledge based on need fulfilled the desire of starting the MScEF. increase ability to analyze issues in international context and further open up career understand the European dimension of forest resource management truly amazing, gained a lot of knowledge, met new faces & culture from the world travel and study in Europe whilst learning the European way of life. great to learn European cultures, language, traditions as well as forestry. broadened professional and academic horizon which is essential for today's world! challenging courses with higher academic records.
Students’ views on MScEF1
1MSc European Forestry: Alumni survey 2008-11-07
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
0 % 20 % 40 % 60 % 80 % 100 %
Report writing
Oral presentation skills
Critical analysis
Problem solving
Working independently
Team work
Innovativeness
Career plan and opportunity
Local languages
Cultural aspects
Insufficiently rather insufficiently Neither.. nor .. Rather sufficiently Sufficiently
MScEF in students’ perceptions1
1MSc European Forestry: Alumni survey 2008-11-07
MSc European Forestry Secretariat | University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences | http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef
MSc European Forestry SecretariatMSc European Forestry SecretariatFaculty of Forest Sciences Faculty of Forest Sciences
University of Joensuu University of Joensuu P.O. Box 111 80101 Joensuu FinlandP.O. Box 111 80101 Joensuu Finland
mscefsecretariat@joensuu.fihttp://www.joensuu.fi/metsatdk/mscefhttp://www.joensuu.fi/metsatdk/mscef//
Programme CoordinatorProgramme CoordinatorProf. Paavo Pelkonen, Vice-deanProf. Paavo Pelkonen, Vice-dean
Faculty of Forest Sciences, University of JoensuuFaculty of Forest Sciences, University of Joensuupaavo.pelkonen (at) joensuu.fipaavo.pelkonen (at) joensuu.fi
Contact
Planning Officer
Dr. Marjoriitta Möttönen
marjoriitta.mottonen (at) joensuu.fi
Project Coordintor
Mr. Surya Bahadur Magar
surya.magar (at) joensuu.fi
Project Coordintor
Mr. Pradipta Halder
pradipta.halder (at) joensuu.fi
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