Dr. Christian Koller

Professor

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Biography

Christian Koller is a Swiss academic specializing in Modern History. He has served as Director of the Swiss Social Archive since 2014 and has played a significant role in various academic institutions, including as an Associate Professor at the University of Zurich, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. Koller’s research areas encompass Nationalism, Racism, Imperialism, Fascism, Violence and Military History, Industrial Relations, Social Movements, Sports History, Historical Semantics, Migration, and Intercultural Contacts. He has led significant research projects, such as the Digital Swiss Sports History Portal, and has participated in collaborative research across multiple universities in Switzerland and Europe. Koller has published extensively on a range of topics, having been recognized for his contributions to historical scholarship, including election as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in London. His academic involvement extends to various advisory boards and committees, contributing to the advancement of historical studies, particularly in the field of sports history and social history. He has taught courses related to social history at FernUniversität in Switzerland and has held various leadership roles within academic organizations and committees.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law