European Forestry
is a two-year full-time study program taught in English. This program is fully accredited and meets the requirements of the European Bologna system. Successful graduates receive the title "Ing." (Forest Engineer).
This program is suitable especially for interested persons from the fields related to nature (Forestry, Landscaping, Nature Conservation, Biology etc.). After sending the required documents, applicants participate in an online test in mid-April and are subsequently notified of the outcome. Enrollment is held in September. There is no age limit. (See more details below).
The benefits of the study program include: Lectures in an international environment, lecturers with many years of experience in teaching in English language and with international experience. Personal approach. Accommodation provided in university dormitories located near the campus. Meals on campus and at dormitories. A wide range of sporting activities. The University is only 10 minutes drive from the city center. The student-friendly city of Brno is unique thanks to its location in central Europe and easy access to other European capital cities (Prague, Vienna, Bratislava).
Study fees: Payment is 79 390 CZK for the study program. Students can ask fee reduction from reasons of the social aspects and excellent study results. Students may receive a housing scholarship, merit scholarship and special scholarship. Students from Poland, Slovakia or Hungary can receive a Visegrad scholarship (deadline in late January, see more details below).
The Intra-Visegrad Scholarships scheme is suitable for scholars coming from one of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries (Hungary, Poland or Slovakia) who plan to study in any V4 country other than that of their citizenship (at any accredited public or private university or institute of the respective national academies of sciences).
Successful applicants within this scheme will receive scholarships of €2,300/semester.
Deadline for all scholarship applications is 31 January. Results are announced by mid-May More information you can find here: http://visegradfund.org/scholarships/
 
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STUDY DESCRIPTION
The two-year MSc program in European Forestry is interesting in both its forms and content. It consists of lectures, field and laboratory exercises, discussion seminars, projects and excursions. The whole program is taught in English. It focuses not only on traditional forestry, but also on a number of topics related to ecology, nature conservation, and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on the latest progressive trends.
AIM OF STUDIES
The aim of the program is to provide students with a general overview of forestry and nature conservation and develop them theoretical and practical management skills. Knowledge gained in the program: intensive language training and understanding of contemporary international issues allowing graduates to take up top management positions in the forest based sector (and related fields) both in EU and non-EU countries.
GRADUATE PROFILE
The Graduate profiles are based on the acquirement of specific abilities (following the European Qualifications Framework) of forest engineers who are capable of solving biological, technical, economic and managerial tasks in forestry management. Most of all, the graduates will profit from the combination of theoretical knowledge obtained in their preceding bachelor studies in different national contexts, and new skills developed within the program. Practice is an integral part of the program.
The final state examination consists of four groups of questions: Forest Ecosystems and Forest Ecology from a European Perspective, Silviculture and Stress Ecology at a European Scale, European Forest Economics and Policy, Forest Planning and Forest Technologies at the EU and Pan-European Levels. The final state examination includes defending a diploma thesis. The Graduation Diploma particularly puts emphasis on a broad context of modern forestry and allows graduates to pursue a career in national and supranational forestry organizations and state administration in their home country or abroad.
Graduates may progress to postgraduate (PhD) programs.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The topics for the admission procedure will be based upon knowledge at the bachelor's level for these fields:
- Forest ecology
- Forest regeneration and protection
- Technology of basic production processes in forestry
- Forestry management
HOW TO APPLY?
| Applications for admission procedure - deadline |
31 March 2014 |
| Online entrance test |
from 14 to 20 April 2014 |
| Dean's decision to acceptation |
April 2014 |
| Enrollment to study |
Mid-September 2014 |
ECONOMY
1) Sources of funding
If you are looking for sources of funding to support study, you are advised to first of all look for national sources of funding in your home country. Contact your relevant ministries for information as well as the embassies/representations of the Czech Republic in your country.
a) Intra-Visegrad Scholarships
The Intra-Visegrad Scholarships scheme is suitable for scholars coming from one of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland or Slovakia) who plan to study in any V4 country other than that of their citizenship (at any accredited public or private university or institute of the respective national academies of sciences).
Successful applicants within this scheme will receive scholarships of €2,300/semester.
b) In-Coming Scholarships
Citizens of the following countries are eligible for In-Coming Scholarships: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, the Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine (please note that the same rules are applicable to Kosovar scholars).
Successful applicants within this scheme will receive scholarships of €2,300/semester. Scholars who will have to travel to the host institution more than 1,500 km are also eligible for one-time Travel Grant.
Deadline for all scholarship applications is 31 January. Results are announced by mid-May More information you can find here: http://visegradfund.org/scholarships/
2) Living costs
Living expences will of course vary according to personal requirements and the place you live. The following budgets are general indications as to minimum costs per month in €:
| Cost |
Czech Republic |
Italy |
Sweden |
United Kingdom |
Germany |
| Food |
100 |
150 |
180 |
160 |
150 |
|
Rent
|
90 |
300 |
300 |
340 |
250 |
|
Transportation
|
10 |
40 |
10 |
20 |
20 |
|
Total
|
200 |
490 |
490 |
520 |
420 |
USEFUL LINKS
| JUDAH, USA
"I am really enjoying my studies so far. Each of my teachers have a really good knowledge of the subject they teach, and many of them have brought in guest speakers who have an extended or unique perspective. I was worried about being a bachelor's student in master's classes, but the professors all do a great job of explaining their topics, especially considering they aren't teaching in their native language. I am gaining a completely different perspective on forests and forest management. Coming from the US, I don't often learn much about how other countries are tackling the problems that face the worlds forests and natural resources (aside from maybe Canada), so learning new ways to think, measure, manage forest ecosystems will certainly give me an advantage in my studies back in America, and more importantly, in the job search when I finish my studies. Life in Brno is wonderful. I couldn't imagine a more perfect location in Europe for someone who likes to travel, like myself. I am within a few hours, or at most, half a day's train or bus ride to almost all of Europe. Here in Brno it is also great. The International Student Club at Brno does a fantastic job of setting up
events, getting all of the ERASMUS students connected to one another, and is usually very quick to answer all of our questions about Mendel University, Brno and life in the Czech Republic. The cost of living here is incredibly reasonable, which leaves lots of extra money for travelling and drinking some of the world's best beer. (Which is also another big plus about living in Brno!)" |