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    Rural Development and Natural Resource Management

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    Uppsala, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 256,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Uppsala, SE. Tuition is SEK 256,000.

    About the program

    The programme covers rural livelihoods, governance of natural resources, global food systems, and power relations through an interdisciplinary social science approach. It includes coursework on theoretical and methodological topics and culminates in a 30-credit master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    QS Agriculture & Forestry #3 (university level)

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English 6 (IELTS 6.5 overall, no section below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 90 total, 20 writing)
    IELTS
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    Min level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English 6 (IELTS 6.5 overall, no section below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 90 total, 20 writing)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job-seeker residence permit (Sweden)

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is SEK 256,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences online or in-person?
    Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is offered in-person.
    How long does Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences take to complete?
    Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences?
    Post-completion work rights for Rural Development and Natural Resource Management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences: 12 months job-seeker residence permit (Sweden)