Dr. Alpaslan Akay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alpaslan Akay currently holds an Associate Professor position in the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg, where he has been employed since 2013. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Gothenburg in 2008, following a Ph.D. position at Istanbul University. His research interests are diverse and span areas such as behavioral experimental economics, happiness economics, migration, and applied microeconomics, with a recent focus on happiness research addressing positional concerns. He aims to apply alternative teaching styles and pedagogical strategies. Akay has actively collaborated with researchers across various disciplines within economics and has served as a participant and organizer for workshops and large-scale conferences, contributing to scientific committees and acting as a referee for high-ranking scientific journals.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).