Bachelor of Forestry at The University of Montana

The Forestry at The University of Montana is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Forestry

Study Forestry at the University of Montana

Earn your bachelor's degree in forestry at the University of Montana and make the world your classroom. In our forestry program, you'll put boots to the ground to study ecology, fire, silviculture (the growing and cultivation of trees), sustainable timber harvesting and many other topics in a vast outdoor laboratory that provides unique opportunities for field education and hands-on experience.

Surrounded by national forests, wild and scenic rivers, national parks, wilderness areas, and our own Lubrecht Experimental Forest, our Missoula campus offers connections to the vast and diverse landscapes of the West no other location can match. Western Montana is also home to a competitive and innovative forest products industry. There's simply no better place to study the ecology and stewardship of forest resources.

Our forestry program is one of the oldest in the western United States, and has been accredited by the Society of American Foresters since 1934. Our faculty members are world-renowned scientists who are particularly well-known for their collective expertise in wildland fire, forest ecology, wilderness studies and climate change impacts.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Forestry at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Forestry

Career development in the forestry program

When you earn your bachelor's degree in forestry at UM, you can count on having the support you need to succeed – both in school and beyond graduation. Our faculty are outstanding teachers and dedicated mentors who bring deep connections with professional land managers and are here to help guide you on your chosen career path. We also offer scholarships specifically for forestry majors, as well as student organizations that offer great opportunities for career development and networking.

Forestry scholarships

In recent years, the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation has awarded approximately $275,000 in scholarships to over 90 of our students. These college-level scholarships complement other scholarships and financial aid opportunities awarded at UM and include many awards devoted specifically to forestry students.

Student organizations and facilities for forestry majors

Students have ready access to the college's 25,000 acres of land managed for student and faculty research and learning. These include Lubrecht Experimental Forest and Bandy Ranch at the south end of the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex. Student clubs include:

Fire Club
Foresters' Ball
Forestry Club
Society of American Foresters Student Chapter
Woodsman Team

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Forestry at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Forestry at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Forestry at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula