Overview
Research
Research within the Department of Forest Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is directed at economics, forest economics and forest policy. A major part is devoted to traditional forest management problems, that is questions related to how to best perform forest management to derive the best economic output.
Other areas of importance is valuation of non-market priced goods (like wildlife, game or environment). A third area deals with the role of forests in the national and international economy, and where a particular research niche area consists of forest policy.
Programme Structure
The major areas of research in this programme are:
- Bioeconomy
- Forest Economics and Policy
- Industrial economics
- Resource Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Prospective students apply for vacancies.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Forestry View 16 other PhDs in Economics in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be admitted, you need to:
- hold a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or at least 240 credits, of which a minimum of 60 credits are from second-cycle courses;
- meet the English language requirements;
- demonstrate enough potential and skills to be able to successfully complete your studies.
Those who appear to be best suited to doctoral studies will be invited to an interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- Doctoral students are not required to pay tuition fees.
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Scholarships Information
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