Dr. Fredrik Söderbaum

Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Söderbaum is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg in the School of Global Studies. His academic focus is on peace and development research with a specific interest in comparative regionalism, the role of the European Union in the world, and global regional governance. He has been involved in various research projects including 'Regional Cooperation Transformation National Sovereignty' funded by the Swedish Research Council, as well as 'Legitimacy in Global Governance' supported by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Fredrik supervises PhD students and holds significant responsibilities as the Chair of peace development research. He also serves as a research group leader for Regional Global Governance and is active in the Swedish Development Research Network and the United Nations University Institute of Comparative Regional Integration Studies. Throughout his career, he has published extensively on themes related to regionalism and development, contributing to numerous journals and books.

Research Interests

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).