The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a university in Sweden. Although its head office is in Uppsala, the university has several campuses in different parts of Sweden. The university is a world-class institution in the fields of life and environmental sciences.
Address: Almas allé 8, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
SLU has a long tradition of collaboration with the agricultural and forestry industries, as well as with the public sector. The university has a number of strategic partnerships with companies like Lantmännen and is a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS).
Research:
SLU’s research is focused on creating a sustainable future for our planet. Key research areas include agricultural sciences, forestry, and veterinary medicine. The university is home to several world-class research facilities, including the Biocenter and the Centre for Chemical Pesticides.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3100
Current students***:
5000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
10000
Pros
A world-class university in the fields of life and environmental sciences. A strong focus on sustainability and a beautiful natural environment.
Cons
The university has a relatively narrow focus, which may not be suitable for all students. The multi-campus structure can also be a challenge.
Best For
Students who are passionate about life and environmental sciences and who want to contribute to a sustainable future.
- Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental Impact, Environmental Technologies, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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