Dr. Camilla Orjuela

Professor

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Biography

Camilla Orjuela is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in the study of societies dealing with armed conflict, large-scale violence, and the role of diaspora in peacebuilding efforts. Her research focuses on activists and civil society groups in contexts of civil war, genocide, and political conflict, particularly exploring how diasporas and their subsequent generations can engage in peacebuilding, memory politics, and the restitution of cultural heritage. Orjuela is known for her work on localizing foreign policy, mobilization against mass atrocities, and the historical memory of famines and conflicts, especially within the contexts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. She supervises students at various academic levels, teaching ethics, conflict resolution, civil society engagement, and migration studies. Her extensive publication record reflects ongoing themes in her research and significant interdisciplinary contributions to conflict studies and diaspora engagement in transitional justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Leading research and teaching on international relations and peace studies.

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).