Dr. Amrei Aubrunner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amrei Aubrunner is a doctoral candidate at Umeå University, focusing on second-home tourism, mobility, and rural development. Her research studies the extent, significance, and potential of second-home tourism in the region and its impact on local and regional development. Aubrunner's work is positioned at the forefront of research by including new types of accommodation under the concept of second homes, contributing to a greater understanding of this phenomenon. The project examines the utilization rate of holiday houses, enabling insights into the phenomenon's importance for rural municipalities. Additionally, it evaluates the economic impact of second-home tourism on sectors not typically associated with the tourism industry, such as construction. Her studies utilize innovative methods that provide knowledge critical for municipalities in Region 10, facilitating strategic decision-making regarding local and regional development.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Candidate

2023-08-21 — 2027-11-21

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research on second-home tourism, mobility, and rural development.

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.