Dr. Anders Sjögren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anders Sjögren is an Associate Professor in Political Science and a Senior Lecturer specializing in development studies at Uppsala University. His research and teaching focus on comparative politics, centering on themes of democratization and national identity and how these factors shape state-society relations. With empirical expertise in Kenya and Uganda, he collaborates with Jesper Bjarnesen to examine contested elections and street politics, particularly the comparisons of protest coalitions across Africa.

Research Interests

Comparative Politics Democratization National Identity State-Society Relations

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and research in the area of Political Science with a focus on comparative politics and development studies.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.