Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, is a university with a clearly defined role in society: to take responsibility for the development of learning and expertise in areas concerning biological resources and biological production. This responsibility stretches over the wide-ranging fields of agriculture, forestry and food industry to environmental questions, veterinary medicine and biotechnology. A comprehensive viewpoint, inter-disciplinary approach and applicability are keywords in SLU’s research and teaching and in the contacts with industry and society. University activities are spread between several departments in four faculties: the Faculty of Landscape Planning, Horticulture and Agricultural Science, the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agriculture Sciences, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and the Faculty of Forest Sciences. A total of 3 200 people are employed at the University.
SLU`s mission is to pursue knowledge of biological natural resources and their sustainable utilization through education and research, as well as environmental monitoring and assessment. The university`s activities are to be characterized by a strong link between education and research of high international standards, and that these activities take place in close collaboration with interested parties in the sectors concerned. SLU`s sectors encompass the agrarian industry, veterinary medicine, natural resources and the environment, as well as rural development and landscape architecture. As a sector university, SLU has a clear profile and is the sole player in Sweden within several areas. SLU has national responsibility for several unique vocational educational programs that meet considerable needs within the sectors concerned. In addition to basic research, SLU pursues problem-oriented activities governed by the needs of its sectors, including experimental and developmental operations, information focusing on industry, and government support. SLU`s special task with regard to environmental monitoring and assessment contributes to its unique profile. SLU is also in a special position to facilitate effective collaboration with both trade and industry as well as seats of learning in the regions. The SLU of today is a university with a unique profile, with operations of high quality within areas of great relevance to society and the sectors concerned.
Foundation year: 1977
Short name: SLU
Type: Public
Students: 3750
Faculty: 860
Faculty/Students Ratio: 4:1
Region: Europe
Location: Uppsala, Alnarp, Skara, Umea
