The Estonian University of Life Sciences is the only university in Estonia whose priorities in academic and research activities provide the sustainable development of natural resources necessary for the existence of Human Society as well as the preservation of heritage and habitat. The Estonian University of Life Sciences undertakes internationally acknowledged science research, carries out innovative activities, provides science based academic education and promotes lifelong learning.

The Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (IAES) at the Estonian University of Life Sciences is responsible for research and development, and university level education in plant cultivation and plant biology, horticulture, plant health, soil science and agrochemistry, landscape ecology and management, landscape architecture, biological diversity and applied hydrobiology in Estonia.

IAES monitors and organises studies of the following specialities: horticulture, agronomy, production and marketing of agricultural products, applied hydrology, nature tourism (since 2006), landscape  conservation and maintenance, ornamental gardening (since 2007) and landscape architecture. The following specialities can be completed by distance learning: management of urban and industrial  landscapes (since 2006), nature tourism (since 2006) and management of agricultural companies (since 2007). One international master program taught in English is also coordinated by IAES: Landscape Architecture.

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http://www.emu.ee/en/