OpenFieldSkogstekniker Higher Vocational Program (Forest Engineer Diploma)
Two-year accredited higher education qualification training operational forestry leaders in harvest logistics, mechanized thinning, GIS spatial analysis, and forest economics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- General entry requirements for Swedish higher vocational education plus practical forestry prerequisites
- English language proficiency
- Svenska 2/3 and Engelska 6
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Work certificate demonstrating at least 6 months of forestry, agricultural, or outdoor experience
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional reference contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Swedish CSN student financial aid (studiemedel) approx. 13,100 SEK/month
- Application fee
- 0 SEK
- Tuition / joining costs
- 0 SEK for Swedish and EU/EEA citizens; 90,000 SEK/year for non-EU
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Autumn 2027 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Gammelkroppa skogsskola documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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