Dr. Alexander Kruska

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander Kruska is a lecturer in Political Science and the coordinator for political science education in the teaching degree program for Politics and Society at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). Since 2018, he has led the area of teacher training at the Institute of Political Science. His teaching encompasses a wide range of political science topics, focusing primarily on undergraduate studies and teacher training programs. His research interests include the foundations of liberal democratic constitutional states from political theoretical and historical perspectives, particularly in the 19th century. In addition to his role at FAU, he serves as a lecturer at the Karlsruhe University of Education, focusing on the Didactics of Political Science. Kruska obtained his doctorate in Political Science from FAU in 2017, with a dissertation focused on the polemics of restoration in relation to the writings of Karl Ludwig von Haller. His academic career includes positions as a research assistant and doctoral student, as well as his involvement in significant research projects and committees within the realm of Political Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2018-01-01 — Present

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Nürnberg

Leading the area of teacher training in Political Science.

Lecturer

2025-01-01 — Present

Karlsruhe University of Education, Institute of Political Science and Didactics • Karlsruhe

Teaching and coordinating courses in political science.

Requirements for Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject Proof of relevant subject-specific knowledge (approx. 120 ECTS in CS modules)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Secondary school leaving certificate
  • CV
  • Letter of Motivation
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. Program involves a Qualification Assessment Process (QAP).