Dr. Björn Tyrefors

Professor

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Biography

Björn Tyrefors received his Ph.D. from the Stockholm School of Economics in December 2007. His dissertation work focused on how institutions shape policy using quasi-experimental methods. After graduation, he held a post-doctoral position in the Department of Economics at Århus University and the Department of Economics at Stockholm University. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg and is also a researcher at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN) in Stockholm. His research topics primarily relate to labor economics, education, and political economics, with an emphasis on issues such as the effects of anonymous grading reforms on university students.

Research Interests

Labor Economics Education Political Economics

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).