Dr. Anja Osei

Professor

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Biography

Anja Osei is a Professor at the Freie Universität Berlin, leading the Comparative Politics of Africa research group. She completed her PhD in African Studies at the University of Leipzig in 2010 and has established a robust research portfolio, particularly in African politics and political sociology. Her work focuses on democratization and electoral autocracies, enriched by her postdoctoral experience at the University of Konstanz, where she led the project 'Do Legislatures Enhance Democracy in Africa?' funded by the European Research Council. Osei's current research includes case studies from several African countries, analyzing the role and effects of parliamentary systems within various political regimes. She has a significant publication record, which includes numerous journal articles and monographs that contribute to the understanding of political elites and their networks in Africa. Her contributions have shaped the discourse on political representation and accountability in West Africa, making her a prominent figure in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-10-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading the Comparative Politics of Africa research group.

Senior Researcher

2018-08-01 — 2022-09-30

University of Konstanz • Konstanz, Germany

Led the EU-funded project 'Do Legislatures Enhance Democracy in Africa?'

Postdoctoral Researcher

2010-01-01 — 2018-07-31

University of Konstanz • Konstanz, Germany

Worked at the Chair of International Relations and Conflict Management.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.