Master of Forestry in Sustainable Forest Management in Eugene United States | Oregon State University

Oregon State University | Eugene United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,566
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The graduate program in Sustainable Forest Management focuses on preserving forest landscapes to achieve specific ecological, economic, and social goals across extended periods. It adheres to sustainability guidelines established by the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators, which Oregon has officially embraced.

Students gain comprehensive training in forest management strategies aimed at enhancing ecosystem vitality while delivering diverse products and environmental benefits. The curriculum includes foundational courses in sustainable forestry principles, statistical methods for research analysis, plus specialized tracks offering six academic concentrations (MS/PhD) or three professional development routes (MF).


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.
Official college academic transcripts: Our department will accept unofficial transcripts for review, which can be uploaded via the Graduate School online web application. However, official transcripts are required by the Graduate School before matriculation.
Short-Answer Questions: The SFM graduate program has moved away from a statement of objectives and instead asks a series of questions designed as a means of geting to know the applicant through a holistic approach. The questions target topics we would expect to see in a typical statement of ojectives and provide a unique opportunity to evaluate and assess student attributes. Applicants are permitted to upload a cover letter/statement of objectives if desired, but it is not required.
GRE scores*: Information regarding the GRE is available at http://www.ets.org/gre.
All applicants must submit current scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. GRE scores must not be older than five (5) years. We do not require a minimum score for admission. The GRE score is considered along with all other application materials in making admission decisions.

TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students.*
Three letters of recommendation: References should be from instructors in courses related to your major, forestry employers, or others who can critically evaluate your potential as a graduate student. An applicant with a master's degree should include a letter from her/his major professor.
TOEFL PBT - 550
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum score of 18 on each section)
IELTS - 6.5

Tuition USD 19,566

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