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Illustration: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

What is SLU? A world-leading university in environmental and agricultural sciences • Education • Research • Environmental Monitoring and Assessment • University animal hospital Purjo Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

Mission SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. This is achieved by research, education and environmental monitoring and assessment, in collaboration with the surrounding community. Photo: Viktor Wrange, SLU

We can, we will, we have to! ”Our activities concern the foundations of our existence; clean water, living landscape, sustainable food production, animal well-fare and material to build and warm up our house with. ” Peter Högberg Vice-chancellor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

Why study in Sweden? Sweden is an excellent choice for a study destination. Studying in Sweden promotes innovative, creative and independent thinking. As a student, you will also enjoy the high quality of living and unique student lifestyle. • Independent thinking • Social equality and economic success • Swedish lifestyle • Traditions mixed with openness • Swedish innovation • Nobel prize Photo: Henrik Trygg

Why study at SLU? SLU is a world-class university in the fields of life and environmental sciences. SLU offers students a wide variety of unique and innovative programmes and courses, many of which can only be found at SLU. These programmes introduce students to new and exciting fields of research. Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

Education for sustainable life Knowledge for global challenges The Master’s programmes offered by SLU are unique and based on our strength and profile areas, a biobased economy and environment, health and life quality. The combination of teaching and research provide students with countless opportunities for interesting, in-depth studies and specialisations. Photo: Phosworks

Four faculties at SLU • The Faculty of Forest Sciences • The Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences • The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences • The Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Crop Production Sciences Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

Areas • Agriculture • Forest • Animals and Veterinary Medicine • Garden • Biotechnology and Food • Landscape and urban areas • Economy • Nature and environment • Engineering • Rural areas and development

Master’s student The Master’s programme offered by SLU are unique and based on our strength and profile areas, a bio-based economy and environment, health and life quality. The combination of teaching and research provide students with countless opportunities for interesting, in-depth studies and specialisations. Stephanie Uzamukunda Master’s student, Agroecology Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

Master’s programmes • Agricultural Economics and Management • Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being • Agricultural Food and Environmental Policy Analysis • Plant Biology • Agroecology • Rural Development and Natural Resource Management • Animal Science • Soil and Water Management • Env. Euro • Sustainable Development • Environmental Communication and Management • Sustainable Forest and Nature Management • Environmental Economics and Management • Euroforester • Landscape Architecture • Management of Fish and Wildlife Populations

Student Unions - By students, for students ”United we are powerful and together we ensure that SLU is a university in the lead of shaping the future!” Isabella Hallberg Sramek Chairman of the Joint Committee of Student Unions at SLU, SLUSS Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

Research for sustainable life Roughly 70% of SLU’s activity is comprised of research, making it one of Sweden’s most research-intensive universities. In fact, SLU is responsible for a considerable part of all biological research in Sweden. SLU dominates international research within forest science, landscape planning, and sustainable societal planning. Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU Through research, SLU is committed to find the most sustainable way to use and maintain the earth’s natural resources and to create global sustainable development.

A bright future – SLU Alumni For graduates at SLU, the world is full of possibilities. On account of their skills and competence, SLU graduates are highly sought after on both national and international job market. SLU Alumni can be found around the globe and are taking significant steps to create a more sustainable world. Photo: Phosworks

Environmental monitoring and assessment SLU has a unique purpose that sets it apart from other universities in Sweden. Since 1997, SLU has been conducting extensive environmental monitoring and assessment, by request of the Swedish government. The programme reflects Sweden’s commitment to international conventions and directives in the international area.

University animal hospital - UDS The University animal hospital in Uppsala is the only in Sweden and one of the largest and most modern animal hospitals in Europe. On the university animal hospital we have research, experience, excellence and commitment to give animals the best possible care. Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU

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