Dr. Aina Tollefsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aina Tollefsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Umeå University. Her research focuses on youth transitions, social mobility, and the conditions of migrants in rural Sweden. Tollefsen has led multiple research projects, including a qualitative longitudinal study on education and career trajectories of young people in rural areas and the impact of migration on social integration. She examines the dual challenges of malnutrition and economic sustainability in urban Africa, as well as the living conditions and life strategies of elderly migrants in Sweden. Her earlier work included studies on the low carbon transition and globalisation's effects on everyday working life.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Geography, focusing on youth transitions and migration.

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.