Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forestry and Wildlife Management

The PhD in Forestry and Wildlife Management at the University of Sopron is designed for researchers and professionals seeking to contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of forests, wildlife, and natural ecosystems. Offered by the prestigious Roth Gyula Doctoral School of Forestry and Wildlife Management Sciences, this program provides a rigorous academic foundation combined with hands-on research opportunities. With eight specialized PhD programs covering diverse fields such as forest ecology, resource management, geoinformatics, and environmental pedagogy, students gain interdisciplinary expertise while working closely with industry-leading academics and researchers. Established in 1993, the Roth Gyula Doctoral School of Forestry and Wildlife Management Sciences is the only PhD school in Hungary dedicated exclusively to forestry, wildlife management, and conservation sciences. Accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee, the school brings together experts from the Faculty of Forestry, the Forest Research Institute (ERTI), and other research institutions. The PhD in Forestry and Wildlife Management aims to: Foster cutting-edge research in forest ecology, resource management, wildlife conservation, and geoinformatics. Equip students with advanced skills in environmental analysis, biodiversity protection, and ecosystem sustainability. Prepare graduates for leadership roles in academia, research institutes, and policy-making organizations. Develop innovative methodologies for forest and wildlife management, geoinformatics, and nature conservation. Doctoral students benefit from state-of-the-art research laboratories, field stations, and international collaborations, ensuring they gain advanced knowledge and skills applicable to academic, government, and industry careers in environmental sciences.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Forest Ecologist, Silviculture Specialist, Forest Policy Analyst, Sustainable Timber Production Consultant, Forest Genetics Researcher, Wildlife Biologist, Conservation Scientist, Biodiversity Researcher, Habitat Restoration Specialist, Wildlife Policy Advisor, Environmental Policy Analyst, Forestry and Wildlife Program Director, Protected Areas Manager, Natural Resources Economist,Climate Adaptation Specialist, Conservation Program Manager, Forest Governance Advisor, Wildlife Trafficking Analyst, REDD+ Implementation Specialist, Ecosystem Services Consultant, Research Director (Environmental Institutes), Peer Reviewer/Journal Editor, Graduate Program Coordinator.