Dr. Fredrik Sandgren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Sandgren is an Associate Professor in Economic History at Uppsala University. His research focuses on organizational and technological innovation, the Swedish international retailing sector from the 19th century onwards, and the role of female labor force participation during the 18th and 19th centuries. He has explored the impact of towns on urban service functions and the processes of industrialization in Sweden during the 19th century. Sandgren has taught a variety of courses including general economic history and development economics at the undergraduate level, as well as courses in economic history and innovation within the Master's Programme in Sociotechnical Systems Engineering. He has supervised both undergraduate essays and doctoral students, providing guidance on their research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

— Present

Department of Economic History, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Led the Department of Economic History, overseeing departmental initiatives and research.

Lecturer, Director Undergraduate Studies

— Present

Department of Economic History, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Managed undergraduate programs and courses in the department.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Economic History, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research at the Associate Professor level.

Researcher

— Present

Department of Economic History, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted research activities in economic history.

Guest Researcher

— Present

Department of Geography, Exeter University • Exeter, UK

Conducted research on international economic history.

Researcher

— Present

Department of Economic History, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Performed research in economic history.

Awards

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Söderbergska Handelspriset

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STINT-scholarship

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.