Bachelor's Degree in Forestry Engineering

⁽¹⁾ Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
⁽²⁾ Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
⁽³⁾ Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia

Description

The aim of this degree is to train forest engineers who meet the needs of the forestry sector and of society in general. This degree qualifies graduates to carry out tasks related to the management, conservation and use of natural and forest areas; to carry out hydrology, reforestation and soil conservation works; and to manage hunting and fishing. Graduates will also be professionals with knowledge of the industrial treatment and use of wood and its products, the development of projects for generating renewable energy from forest biomass, quality control of forest products, furniture design and finishing, the development of projects for setting up forest industries, the carrying out of forestry research and technological development projects, etc.

Specialisations

• Forestry operations
• Forest industries

Applicant profile

This is a degree within the Engineering field, so a profile with an interest in technical subjects is recommended; in addition, the degree is oriented towards the timber industry, forestry operations and environmental management, so a special interest in and sensitivity to these matters is recommended when choosing this degree.

Access and admission

• Baccalaureate with the university entrance exam (PAU) passed
• Higher vocational training qualifications
• Entrance exam for people over 25 or over 45
• Previous university degree

Career opportunities

• Private sector: natural resource management companies, community-owned woodland associations, reforestation companies, forest harvesting, forest management, auditing and certification companies, the environmental sector, forest and timber industries, renewable energies (biomass), site management of engineering works
• Local, provincial and regional public administration (Directorate-General for Forests, Forest Fire Prevention and Defence Service, Directorate-General for Nature Conservation), national administration (ministries with responsibilities in the forestry sector) and European administration
• Research, development and innovation (R&D&I): public/private R&D&I centres, forest resources research centres, university research departments
• Freelance practice: projects and expert reports, forestry, nature and environmental advice, surveying and measurement work, site management, forest and environmental auditing, etc.
• Teaching