Agri-food Economics and Trade
MSc in Agri-food Economics and Trade
Faculty of Economics
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 2400 EUR (600 EUR per 1st , 2nd, 3rd , 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Economics, Finances and Accounting, Management, Business Administration, International Relations or related fields of studies
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
Master’s degree in the field of Agri-food Economics and Trade provides graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills in micro- and macroeconomics, international economics, international marketing, agri-food policy, trade policy, as well as commercial law. This course is dedicated to students who want to perform a managerial role in business entities and institutions, or run their own business internationally, especially in the food economy. The course is open to applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following fields of studies: Economics, Finances and Accounting, Management, Business Administration, International Relations or related fields of studies. Candidates must have essential knowledge and skills in economics at the academic level.
Course overview
Master’s degree in the field of Agri-food Economics and Trade provides graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills in micro- and macroeconomics, international economics, international marketing, agri-food policy, trade policy, as well as commercial law. This course is dedicated to students who want to perform a managerial role in business entities and institutions, or run their own business internationally, especially in the food economy. The course is open to applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following fields of studies: Economics, Finances and Accounting, Management, Business Administration, International Relations or related fields of studies. Candidates must have essential knowledge and skills in economics at the academic level.
The course focuses on broadening students’ knowledge of economic processes and interdependencies, including open economy mechanisms. You will be familiar with the essence and role of national and international economic institutions, especially those dealing with international trade. We will help you understand the specific functioning of agribusiness operators in an open economy and the economic and organisational consequences of this specificity. We will provide you the knowledge in the field of functioning principles and development patterns of the agri-food sector and rural areas, agri-food policy objectives and tools used at national and international level, as well as specificities of financing methods for agribusiness operators. You will also be taught what are legal regulations and measures related to doing business, including in international markets. During the course, you can expand your practical skills in identifying, analysing and assessing economic phenomena which require an agri-food and trade policy to be put in place, and in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of solutions implemented under such policies at national and international level. After completing the course you will know how to select and use methods and tools for economic analyses at micro, meso, and macro levels and for diagnosing and forecasting economic phenomena at national and international levels. You will also be taught how to plan, prepare and present a research project.
Our faculty is known for the research in the field of agricultural economics, regional and social policy in rural areas, international business, production and management in agribusiness companies, and consumption economics. Course teachers have carried research focused on socio-economic problems of the agri-food sector and rural areas in the EU countries, influence of the agricultural policies measures on the development of agriculture and rural areas, international trade in agri-food products, competitiveness of the agri-food sector in relation to regional and international markets, finance management in agribusiness companies and agricultural law, and they will be eager to share their experience with you. We invite students who are motivated to gain knowledge about agri-food economics and trade, as well as the necessary qualifications to manage business projects, provide advisory services and make rational decisions when operating in a (national and international) market economy environment. Our students will also receive training in running their own business internationally, especially in the food economy.
Career options
Graduates are prepared to undertake jobs in business entities including senior-level management, especially in agriculture and food industry, commodity exchanges, foreign trade companies or affiliates of transnational corporations. You will also be able to work in other institutions and economic organizations, such as banks or insurance companies, chambers of commerce, local and central government units, regional government units, consulting firms or international organizations related to agri-food economy and trade. You will also be prepared to run your own business internationally or to go on to work in research and education.
Main modules
Econometrics and economic processes forecasting
Managerial economics
International economics
International commercial law
Agri-food policy
World economy and agriculture
International marketing of agri-food products
https://wes.up.poznan.pl/pl/content/study-english
Curriculum
agri-food-economics-and-trade-ii-st_.pdf (566.41 KB)
Agronomy
MSc in Agronomy
Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 4200 EUR (1100 EUR per 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 900 EUR per 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Sciences, Agricultural Engineering
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
Master`s Degree Programme in Agronomy is addressed to candidates holding BSc degrees in a discipline related to the content of the programme. The programme of studies consists of compulsory subjects:
crop management, data processing and experimental design, sustainable crop plants fertilization, economic and legal aspects of the company`s activities, biotechnology in modern agriculture, plant breeding, instrumental analysis, soil biology and chemistry, diagnostics of plant nutritional disorders, integrated pest management, biomass production and management, crop protection.
Course overview
Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology is the oldest faculty at Poznań University of Life Sciences, with over 100 years of history. The combination of experience and advanced techniques and technologies both in research and teaching practice set assets of the University. The Faculty has highly qualified personnel and excellent teaching and research facilities, including experimental stations.
The Master’s studies programme comprises over 1535 hours of lectures, laboratory classes, seminars, field trips and inspections. The programme is focused on broadly understood issues connected with agriculture in various management systems (conventional farming, organic farming, sustainability farming). The curriculum is based on a module system* making it possible to intensify and rationalize the teaching and learning system. Interdisciplinary studies include the latest advances in theory and practice in the field of Agronomy and Agriculture, making it possible for our graduates to acquire skills and qualifications needed to work within the broadly understood agricultural sector, particularly plant breeding and seed production, plant protection against agrophages, renewable energy sources or plant nutrition.
Career options
Graduate agronomists have many career paths, but their careers are generally focused on increasing the quality and amount of food produced for the nation`s food supply. They can be teachers, agricultural business consultants or researchers, they might work on farms or in agricultural labs and mills. The graduates will be required to write a Master’s thesis and pass the examination.
Main modules
Agrobiotechnology,
Methodology of agricultural experiments,
Environmental management,
Instrumental analyses
https://wroib.up.poznan.pl/study-english
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Animal Production Management
MSc in Animal Production Management
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 4950 EUR (1300 EUR per 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 1050 EUR per 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Animal science, Agriculture, Biotechnology
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
This course is suitable for students interested in both technical problems and life sciences. This is a practice-related higher education course teaching how to integrate environmental knowledge and technical measures to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment. The program focuses on rural areas, but also includes a wide range of problems in industrial and urban landscape.
Course overview
The course was developed through international cooperation with other European universities of high renown in the area of agricultural sciences, as well as national economic partners, e.g. companies operating in the sector of animal breeding and feed production. The course is based on the module system of classes and lectures improving intensity and efficiency of the teaching/learning process. It is focused on providing students with skills required on the labour market through interaction with highly qualified faculty and professionals during practical classes (student projects, laboratory and field classes) as well as traineeships. By gaining practical experience, students learn to connect scientific principles with the end product. We invite students who are eager to gain knowledge about biostatistics, elements of genetic engineering, genetics of quantitative traits, genomic selection, regulation of alimentary tract functions, technology of feed mix production, reproduction biotechnologies, animal disease prevention, principles of organic animal management and protection of gene resources. Our students will also receive training in management of animal farms and farm work organization, animal production extension services and farm bioassurance.
Career options
Graduates are prepared to undertake jobs in international agricultural enterprises. Positions may include farm managers, animal husbandry assistants, ecological animal breeding advisors, advisors for breeding of wild animals and pets, animal nutrition advisors, etc.
Main modules
Animal models in physiological research
Animal nutrition and feed management
Basics of law and management
Data science and bioinformatics
Ecology in animal husbandry
Biofood and quality of animal products
Animal improvement methods and genomics,
Animal breeding programs,
Aquaculture and its impact on environme
Preventive veterinary medicine,
Farm management
https://wwz.up.poznan.pl/pl/animal-production-management
Curriculum:
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Bioproducts Technology
MSc in Bioproducts Technology
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Start date: October 2026; Duration: 4 semesters (full-tіme)
Tuition fee: 1000 EURO per semester (in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester) + enrollment fee (85 PLN)
Entry requirements BSc in: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Materials Science, Wood Science
Main modules
- Biopolymers and Bio-Based Materials
- Biomass Resources and Processing Technologies
- Pulp, Paper, and Packaging Technology
- Computer-Aided Design and Industrial Manufacturing of Bioproducts
- Degradation, Protection, and Modification of Bioproducts
- Environmental and Circular Bioeconomy Solutions
- Business, Marketing, and Sustainable Bioproduction Management.
The Master’s Degree Programme in Bioproducts Technology is addressed to candidates who want to combine biotechnology, materials engineering, and sustainable industrial processes. The curriculum integrates knowledge of plant raw materials, wood, and lignocellulosic biomass with modern processing technologies, computer-aided design, production engineering, and business competencies. It supports the development of critical technologies that strengthen resource security, sustainable production systems, and strategic bio-based industries. Students learn how to design, manufacture, and protect bio-based materials and packaging, manage biomass resources, and implement circular economy solutions in real industrial environments. The programme emphasizes practical laboratory work, pilot-scale processing, and industry-oriented problem solving.
Course overview
Bioproducts Technology is a master’s degree course focused on the development and industrial application of bio-based materials and technologies derived from renewable biomass resources. The studies respond to the growing global need for resource security, sustainable production, and environmentally safe materials that can replace petroleum-based plastics and fossil-derived products. The programme addresses critical technologies related to advanced materials engineering, sustainable processing, and environmentally responsible manufacturing. Students acquire interdisciplinary knowledge combining material science, chemical and process engineering, biotechnology, and sustainable technological design. The curriculum concentrates on biomass processing, fibre and polymer technologies, advanced bio-materials, and the creation of functional products designed with recyclability, biodegradability, and circular-economy principles in mind. Particular emphasis is placed on the full life-cycle of materials, from raw biomass processing and product formation to safety validation and end-of-life management. Practical education includes laboratory work, material characterization, mechanical and barrier testing, and exposure to industrial-scale processing methods. The course prepares students to design innovative, safe, and resource-efficient solutions for modern industry and to contribute to the development and implementation of critical technologies based on renewable raw materials.
Carrier opportunities
Graduates are prepared for professional roles in industries focused on sustainable and bio-based technologies, especially sectors seeking alternatives to fossil-derived plastics and synthetic polymers. Career paths include research and development, process and material engineering, product design, quality control, and technological consulting. Employment opportunities are available in areas such as sustainable and fibre-based packaging, agriculture and controlled-release materials, construction and composite technologies, environmental protection and water-treatment solutions, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, and emerging functional or energy-related materials. Graduates may work in manufacturing companies, research institutes, innovation centres, technology start-ups, and industrial enterprises operating in international markets.
https://wtd.up.poznan.pl/en/feature/masters-programme
Curriculum:
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Biotechnology
MSc in Biotechnology
Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 4200 EUR (1100 EUR per 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 900 EUR per 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Animal or Plant Science, Microbiology, Food Sciences, Other related
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
The Master’s Degree programme in the Biotechnology is addressed to the candidates holding a BSc in the disciplines related to the content of the program. The program of studies consists of the following subjects: microorganisms in biotechnology, industrial applications of cell and tissue cultures, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, application of biotechnology in plant breeding, biotechnology in chemical industry and energetics, cytogenetics and chromosome engineering, gene expression and regulation, molecular diagnostics, data processing, and experimental design.
Course overview
The purpose of training students in the field of Biotechnology is to provide graduates with the knowledge about the technology and modern methods of experimental biology. The students of Biotechnology are being prepared to carry out research work aimed at, among others, the use of living organisms to obtain new products and implementation of the innovative manufacturing processes.
The classes are conducted by academic teachers who are specialists in their fields so that Biotechnology at our University is among the best in the country. Teaching laboratories are equipped with devices designed to learn the latest technology, which makes them unique in the country. Research done by Biotechnology students is carried out in the Departments of our University or partner Research Institutes in Poznan.
Career options
The graduated biotechnologists have many career opportunities. Their careers are generally focused on work in the research and development sectors related to the production of new generation materials, pharmaceuticals, health care, food industry, livestock and crop production, the scientific institutions engaged in research in the medical diagnostics, and industrial biotechnology, as well as running own business
Main modules
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
Genetic Diagnostics
https://wroib.up.poznan.pl/study-english
Curriculum:
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Environmental Engineering and Protection
MSc in Environmental Engineering and Protection
Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 4200 EUR (1100 EUR per 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 900 EUR per 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection, Environmental and Life Sciences, Spatial planning, Civil Engineering
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
With a changing climate, a growing population and the increasing needs of mankind, there is a demand for the intensive use and shaping of the environment we live in on the one hand, and the protection of this environment on the other.
Our MSc course offers expert knowledge in the field of engineering and environmental protection that fits in with the needs of a rapidly developing world.
Course overview
Our studies provide a comprehensive education in the rational management of natural resources, but also in the forecasting, assessment, prevention and remediation of human impact on the environment. These studies are interdisciplinary, related to the principles of ecology and environmental protection, integrated with engineering solutions and using the latest and advanced technologies. Graduates have an understanding of how to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment using biological and technical measures. The course focuses particularly on the rural environment, but also covers a wide range of problems in industrial and urban landscapes.
The course of study is suitable for students interested in both technical issues and natural sciences. Candidates for registration on this MSc course must first hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent).
Career options
Graduates are prepared to work in: companies preparing environmental impact assessment reports and monitoring the environment, various companies involved in environmental engineering, construction and installation, water engineering and environmental infrastructure development, planning agencies and urban and rural administrations.
Main modules
Ecological applications,
Soil protection and irrigation systems,
Environmental assessment and monitoring,
Ecosystem restoration,
Technical infrastructure development,
GIS and spatial planning,
Seminars combined with analitical and statistical methods.
https://wisim.up.poznan.pl/wydzial/study-english/
Curriculum:
environmental-engineering-and-protection_ii-st._2019_2020.pdf (589.92 KB)
Food Technology and Human Nutrition
MSc in Food Technology and Human Nutrition
Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 3 semesters full-time
Tuition fee - 3900 EUR (1300 EUR per 1st , 2nd , 3rd semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Food Science & Technology, Chemistry or Applied Chemistry, Chemical, Biochemical or Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Human Nutrition, Biochemistry
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
Course overview
The programme started at the Poznań University of Life Sciences in the academic year 2011/2012. The course comprises 805 hours of lectures, laboratory classes, seminars, and visits to food companies. The studies give an excellent chance to develop a career in food science and technology and visit Europe. This course provides a technological and science basis for food production and preservation, assessment and control of food safety, diet and health issues and extension with industry. On successful completion of this programme, along with writing their MSc theses, students will be able to present an original research thesis, explain the principles of techniques used in food and nutrition research and apply them in practice, . Graduates will acquire and demonstrate understanding of the technological and scientific basis for food production and preservation and methods for the assessment and control of food safety, while they will also be able to elaborate methods to modify and control food quality by means of chemical, microbiological and sensory analysis techniques.
Course teachers have carried out research in many aspects of food technology, nutrition, food analysis, molecular biology and quality control and they will be eager to share their experience with you. During your studies you will have many possibilities to gain skills in applying unique technologies and using analytical equipment.
Career options
Career options include jobs in food technology industry, research and development divisions, food safety and food control departments, food quality laboratories, as well as PhD studies in food science and nutrition.
You will also be prepared to participate in the realization of scientific and food industry projects. Thanks to the knowledge and skills you will gain during your studies, you will be able to work as advisors for companies, public departments as well as individual clients.
Main modules
Comprehensive studies in food processing and human nutrition
Advanced food processing and preservation
Advanced food analysis
Selected topics in food science
Field trips (visits to food industry plants)
Food product development
Quality and safety in food production
https://wnoziz.up.poznan.pl/pl/content/study-english
Curriculum:
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Forestry
Forestry
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Start date – October 2026
Duration: 4 semesters (full-time)
Tuition fee: 3900 EUR (1000 EUR for 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 900 EUR for 4th semester) + enrolment fee (85 PLN)
Entry requirements: BSc in: Forestry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Environments and Wildlife
Main modules
The course comprises a number of thematic subjects which can be roughly grouped into the following modules:
- Forest botany
- Wildlife management
- Forest soils, ecology, silviculture and nurseries
- Forest inventory, forest growth science, management planning and GIS systems
- Forest technology and wood transport, engineering and hydrology
- Forest utilisation and forest products
- Forest protection, plant pathology, entomology
- Forest pedagogy, environmental ethics
- Economy in forestry sector
- Communication with public, human wildlife dimensions
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus and field classes as scheduled regardless of the weather
Course overview
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology has over 100 years of history and is placed in historic buildings with our own Dendrological Garden (teaching garden) and two Experimental Forest Stations for teaching and research purposes. The combination of experience and advanced techniques and technologies both in research and teaching practice is a set asset of the University.
MSc in Forestry offers a wide coverage of the latest issues in European forestry and combines natural, technical and economic knowledge by teaching how to manage one of the most complicated and fascinating terrestrial ecosystems to preserve natural biodiversity and provide wood to satisfy the needs of society.
The programme is focused on broadly understood issues connected to management and protection of forest ecosystems in Europe. The curriculum is based on a module system, making it possible to intensify and rationalise the teaching and learning system. Interdisciplinary studies include the latest advances in theory and practice in the field of Forestry, making it possible for our graduates to acquire skills and qualifications needed to work within the broadly understood forestry sector and nature conservation sector.
Career options
Graduate foresters can find jobs in municipal, private and state forests as forest rangers and managers in European countries. In national parks and other nature conservation units as field rangers and nature protection specialists. In wildlife management units as rangers or managers. In government offices connected to sustainable development and nature protection.
Graduates are prepared to undertake jobs also in forest services companies and wood procurement companies, as well as research and educational institutions, especially in the forest pedagogy field.
Practising forestry can be your way of life. You can change the world to make it greener, more sustainable and more human-friendly.
You will also be prepared to participate in research projects related to forestry and/or environmental protection.
Curriculum:
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Geoinformation and Spatial Management
MSc in Geoinformation and Spatial Management
Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 4200 EUR (1100 EUR per 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 900 EUR per 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Environmental protection, Environmental engineering, Geography, Spatial management or related courses
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
Geoinformatics technologies, which are developing rapidly, are finding increasing application in many areas of life. Consequently, the demand for high-level professionals in this field is also growing.
Course overview
Our course pays particular attention to the implementation of modern remote sensing and geo-information techniques, as well as spatial planning to promote sustainable urban and rural development. Students gain competence in the organization and management of optical, aerial and UAV campaigns and the processing of imaging spectroscopy data to map and monitor natural ecosystems, artificial infrastructure as well as natural hazards. With us they will gain knowledge of databases containing spatial and non-spatial data, data management, handling large databases and query optimization techniques.
This is therefore a course of study for those interested in both technical issues and natural sciences. Candidates for registration on this MSc course must first hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent).
Career options
Upon successful completion of the course, participants may find better job prospects in: the fast-growing Geoinformatics industry, agencies and companies involved in the acquisition, management and analysis of spatial data, public and private sectors in the European and global market.
Main modules
- Environmental processes: to understand basic environmental processes and use GIS tools for characterizing them
- Technical and social aspects: to possess the knowledge about technical infrastructure of rural and urban areas and settlements modeling of environmental processes and economic aspects of spatial management
- Geo-information and Earth observation systems: to apply modern geoinformation and remote sensing techniques for mapping and monitoring the natural environment, risk management, and protection of natural resources
https://wisim.up.poznan.pl/wydzial/study-english/
Curriculum:
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Horticulture: Seed Science and Technology
MSc in Horticulture: Seed Science and Technology
Faculty of Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology
Start date – October 2026
Duration – 2 years (4 semesters full-time)
Tuition fee - 4200 EUR (1100 EUR per 1st, 2nd, 3rd semester and 900 EUR per 4th semester)
Entry requirements BSc in: Horticulture, Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biology
Please note: these are full-time studies and students are required to attend lectures at the University campus
Participants of this course will become acquainted with the most advanced branch of technology in the European Union. The course is suitable for students interested in the latest trends in horticulture, especially in seed production, seed quality evaluation, and enhancement, seed marketing and management of seed company.
Course overview
The course gives a chance for an international career, delivering both theory and practice in seed production. The programme of the course emphases on seed production, quality evaluation, agribusiness, the specifics of seed market, the latest seed-processing technologies and seed storage, however, it covers also courses focused on various aspects of advanced horticulture, such as: molecular diagnostic of plant diseases, sustainable horticulture and modern trends in horticulture.
The course teachers carry out research on ecology and variability of selected plants, fauna, and ecology of some insects families, plant stress, epidemiology and harmfulness of horticultural plants diseases, modern cultivation technology of vegetables, ornamental plants, herbs and pomology crops, and especially on seed marketing, seed vigour, seedborne diseases and seed health testing methods, and non-chemical methods to control seed-borne pathogens.
The visits to the top-ranked seed companies in Poland and institutions associated with seed certification are a significant part of the course. Research is carried out in plant selection fields and well-equipped research laboratories.
Career options
The graduates of our course will be able to take up employment around the world, including work in seed and trade companies dealing with sowing material, public administration offices working with them as well as advising units connected with all range of agriculture. The graduates can also run seed farms or advise growers or institutions which do it and become experts in controlling institutions and courts of various level. Moreover, they will be prepared to work at several research units related to agriculture and to continue a scientific career.
Main modules
Genetics and plant breeding
Sowing material production
Seed quality evaluation
Seed biology
Seed pathology
Sustainable horticulture
Pomological nursery
Marketing management of a breeding and seed enterprise
https://wroib.up.poznan.pl/study-english
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Wood Science
MSc in Wood Science
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Start date: October 2026
Duration: 4 semesters (full-tіme)
Tuition fee: 900 EURO per semester (in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester) + enrollment fee (85 PLN)
Entry requirements BSc in: Wood Technology, Wood Science, Forest Products Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering mechanics
Main modules
- Physical properties of wood
- Chemical properties of wood
- Wood protection and modification
- Drying and hydrothermal processing of wood
- Furniture design
- Wood machining
This programme is intended for students who have completed an undergraduate (BSc) degree in: Wood Technology, Wood Science, Forest Products Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Engineering Mechanics, as well as other related disciplines. The curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge of wood anatomy, as well as the chemical and physical properties of wood. Students gain practical and theoretical understanding of wood processing technologies, furniture design and manufacturing, methods of combining wood with other materials, and techniques of wood protection and modification. The programme highlights the importance of Wood Science in sustainable resource management and environmental responsibility. It emphasizes wood as a renewable raw material and provides the necessary expertise for its efficient and responsible utilization in industry and engineering applications.
Course overview
The course focuses on the optimal and sustainable use of renewable materials, with particular emphasis on wood, in both conventional and modern industries. Students gain interdisciplinary knowledge combining chemical and mechanical wood technology, material science, and elements of furniture design and production management. The curriculum includes wood anatomy, the physical and chemical properties of wood, material selection for specific industrial applications, wood processing and machining technologies, drying processes, and methods of protection and modification. Students also become familiar with gluing and coating techniques, degradation mechanisms of wood and wood-based panels, and modern woodworking machinery used in contemporary production. Practical education plays a significant role. Laboratory classes and semi-industrial facilities enable the development of hands-on technical skills and the application of theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Cooperation with industry partners allows participation in study visits and field trips to companies operating in the timber and furniture sectors. Environmental aspects are also emphasized, presenting wood as a renewable and versatile material with significant carbon-storage potential. Graduates are prepared to address technological and sustainability challenges in the wood and bio-based industries and to apply responsible resource-management principles in their professional careers.
Carrier opportunities
The growing global demand for sustainable and bio-based materials creates a wide range of career opportunities for graduates. Professionals educated in Wood Science and related fields are increasingly involved in the design, engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and commercialization of innovative wood and biomaterial products. Graduates are well prepared for employment in the forest products sector, sawmilling industry, wood processing companies, and enterprises cooperating with the timber sector, such as furniture manufacturers, wood-based panel producers, and related industries. Career opportunities are available worldwide, both in large urban centers and in smaller regional or rural communities, reflecting the global importance of renewable materials and sustainable resource management.
The official website of the Wood Science program
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Curriculum:
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