The launch of the Master's Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources (SustTech) generated great interest. In January 2026, the programme received 100 applications, with over 65% of applicants coming from outside the EU/EEA region.
In the first autumn, the programme will offer 50 study places, 40 of which are reserved for students admitted through the winter application process. Additionally, up to 10 students will be selected through a registration process from the Bachelor's programmes in Food Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Sciences within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
The multidisciplinary master’s programme board began its work at the start of the year. The board includes Director Ville Luoma, University Lecturer Szabolcs Galambosi, Professor Markus Holopainen, Assistant Professor Antti Lajunen, Academy Postdoctoral Researcher Saman Sabet, University Lecturer Antti Sihvonen, and Professor Jori Uusitalo. University Teacher in Sustainability Science Milja Heikkinen is an expert member of the programme board, with Education Specialist Pyry Koskinen also contributing to the group. The programme board is responsible, among other things, for the preparation and organisation of teaching.