Professor Dr. Aina Tollefsen

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Biography

Aina Tollefsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at Umeå University. She has a strong research focus on the educational and career paths of young people in rural Sweden, emphasizing the interplay between education and employment. Tollefsen has been involved in several significant research projects, including 'BETWEEN Education and Work: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study of Young People's Educational and Career Paths in Rural Sweden' and 'Life Frontier: Impact Social Frontiers Social Mobility & Integration Migrants'. Her work often addresses themes of transnational migration, social mobility, and the living conditions of older migrants in Sweden. With experience in studying the dynamic relationships between agriculture, health, and social issues in urban settings, Tollefsen contributes to understanding critical social phenomena within different contexts.

Research Interests

Social Mobility Integration Migration Transnational Migration Rural Education

Experience

Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Lecturer in the Department of Geography, focusing on educational and career paths of youth in rural areas.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.