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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

Sweden

Address: Almas allé 8, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden

Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine

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.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Agriculture, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics

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, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Innovation

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*: 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 …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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