Dr. Ewa Bergqvist

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ewa Bergqvist is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Umeå University. Her research focuses on language, communication, and their roles in mathematics learning and teaching. She has a particular interest in how students read symbols and the role of argumentation in mathematics learning. Bergqvist has collaborated with Magnus Österholm to lead the 'Language Communication' research group at the University. She supervises PhD students and has been involved in multiple large-scale research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council and Wallenberg. Her work utilizes rigorous methodologies to explore the connections between language comprehension and mathematical tasks, with projects spanning from 2002 to 2026. Ewa is also a member of the editorial board for the Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education and has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching and researching mathematics education with a focus on language and communication.

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.