Dr. Georgios Xezonakis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Georgios Xezonakis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg and a Research Fellow at the Quality of Government Institute. He is part of a team of researchers led by Professor Bo Rothstein, focusing on the Performance Democracies Project (PERDEM). Georgios completed his Ph.D. at the University of Essex and has previously worked with the European Election Study (EES) at the University of Exeter in the UK. His research interests encompass political behavior, party systems, and the effects of institutional design on governance outcomes. He has actively contributed to various academic publications exploring topics such as electoral rules, corruption, and citizen satisfaction in relation to democracy.

Research Interests

Political Behavior Party Systems Accountability Institutional Design Political Economy

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science focusing on political behavior and institutional design.

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).