Forest Science

Do you want to work in forestry or a related environmental field? Look no further than our degree programme in forest science.

This degree programme

  • is the only full-time forestry course offered at university level in Switzerland;
  • represents the intersection of ecological, social and economic issues related to woodlands;
  • provides you with in-depth insight into current research and practice;
  • takes both domestic and international perspectives into consideration;
  • is modular and allows you to customise your studies, whether full-time or part-time;
  • offers you the choice between three specialisations, Forests and Society, Mountain Forests and Natural Hazards, and Forests and the Timber Industry;
  • provides excellent and wide-ranging job opportunities.
Bachelor Waldwissenschaften

Factsheet

  • Title/Degree Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Specialisations Forest Ecosystem and Multifunctionality, Mountain Forests and Natural Hazards, Forests and the Timber Industry
  • Mode of study Full-time (6 semesters), part-time (7–10 semesters)
  • Start date Academic year 24/25: 9 september 2024
  • Application deadline Academic year 24/25: 30 June 2024
  • ECTS credits 180 ECTS credits
  • Teaching language German and French in mixed-language classes.
  • Location Zollikofen
  • School School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL

Registration has closed for studies starting in autumn 2024, but some late applications may be accepted. If this has sparked your interest, please contact bsc.hafl@bfh.ch

This degree programme is offered in German / French. For detailed information, go to the German / French page.