Dr. Andrea Spehar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrea Spehar is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on gender equality policy implementation and migration. Her research includes the governance of migration and the integration of refugees in urban municipalities. She leads the research program "Refugee Migration Cities," funded by the Swedish Research Council, examining how local norms and governance practices shape refugee integration. In addition to her research interests, she co-directed the Swedish Research Council’s Graduate School in Migration Integration, providing doctoral students with advanced training in migration studies. With a rich publication record in leading international journals and extensive experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, Andrea's work addresses complex aspects of migration policy and its impacts on social institutions. She actively engages with local and international researchers to explore the challenges of refugee reception and integration, contributing to the broader discourse on migration governance and policy effectiveness.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Research and teaching in political science, focusing on migration and integration.

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).