International rural development

Education facts

Code: LU0086

The course is suitable for you who, regardless of disciplinary background, are interested in expanding your knowledge of rural development, and furthermore want to be able to identify and analyse problems and potentials in relation to rural livelihoods. The course focuses on ecological, political, social, and economic factors of rural development in the global South. The course includes discussions on important aspects of rural livelihoods, such as food security, natural resource management, climate change, social organization and migration. There is also a focus on gender aspects and poverty/well-being within rural development.

Entry requirements

30 credits in rural development or other relevant humanities, social, or natural science subject. Skills in English equivalent to English B from upper secondary school in Sweden.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• International rural development

  Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

  Uppsala

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %