Dr. Axel Cronert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Axel Cronert is an Associate Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at Uppsala University. He specializes in comparative political economy, focusing on the migration-welfare state nexus, electoral competition, coalition formation, and aspects of representative democracy. Cronert defended his PhD thesis on political economy and was appointed Docent in Political Science in 2022. His academic career has been marked by a commitment to exploring complex relationships within political systems, contributing valuable insights into how economic factors shape political behavior.

Research Interests

Comparative Political Economy Migration-Welfare State Nexus Electoral Competition Coalition Formation Representative Democracy

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.