Dr. Björn Högberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Björn Högberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work at Umeå University. His current research focuses on the importance of school wellbeing for pupils and the effects of parental unemployment on children's health. He has been involved in various research projects, including studies on domestic violence and adolescent mental health. His work examines social exclusion among youth in Europe, addressing cumulative disadvantage and effective coping strategies. Högberg is a member of the Health Illness Research Group and actively engages in research around social perspectives related to education, welfare issues concerning children, youth, and families.

Research Interests

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.