Department of Environmental Science

Solve real problems

Welcome to the Department of Environmental Science!

We help shape a healthier, more sustainable future through world-leading research, hands-on learning, and support for agencies and decision-makers working to protect our environment.

Applications Open for Autumn 2027

Interested in environmental science and solving real-world challenges? Explore our Master's programmes and courses and apply for Autumn 2027.

What we research about

Our research spans a broad range of subjects in the areas of chemical contaminants, atmospheric aerosols, biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nutrients, and ecotoxicology.

We provide support for agencies

We provide support and expert advice to government agencies, private companies, non-governmental organizations, schools and other groups on a variety of issues.

Baltic Sea Center

Scientists, analysts and commuicators for supporting marine management of the Baltic Sea.

SUCCeSS

A center for interdisciplinary research in circular and sustainable systems.

SciLifeLab

A state-of-the-art national infrastructure for life science.