Seven decades of tropical science: CATIE's international research campus in Turrialba trains forest and biodiversity specialists from across Latin America, with living laboratories from cloud forest to cacao plantations.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
Spanish
Format
Full-time
Curriculum modules
Manejo de bosques tropicales — Tropical forest management science.
Conservación de biodiversidad — Biodiversity conservation in production landscapes.
Tesis de investigación — Field-based research thesis.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Spanish proficiency (programme taught in Spanish)
Research interests aligned with CATIE's programme lines
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