Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

About

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a leading institution renowned for its expertise in life and environmental sciences, with a strong focus on sustainable development and the responsible use of natural resources. Academically, it excels in areas like agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, landscape architecture, and environmental science, offering a unique interdisciplinary approach. For international students, SLU provides a welcoming environment with numerous English-taught Master's programs and dedicated support services through its International Office, facilitating a smooth transition and enriching academic experience. A distinctive characteristic is its comprehensive integration of research, education, and environmental monitoring and assessment, all under one roof, making it a pivotal player in addressing global sustainability challenges. The university actively promotes international collaboration and exchange, fostering a diverse and globally-minded student body.

Background

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Swedish Agricultural University; Swedish: Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; SLU) is a public research university in Sweden. Although its main campus and head office is located in Ultuna, Uppsala, the university has several campuses in different parts of Sweden; the other main facilities being Alnarp in Lomma Municipality, Skara, and Umeå. Unlike other state-owned universities in Sweden, SLU is funded through the budget for the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation (previously the Ministry for Rural Affairs). In 2020, the university had 3,155 full-time staff, 4,216 full-time students, 559 research students and 191 professors. SLU is a founding member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS), established in 2001.

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