Dr. Gert Svendsen

Professor

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Biography

Gert Tinggaard Svendsen is a Professor at Aarhus University specializing in Political Science. His primary research interests include trust, social capital, climate policy, and the welfare state, with a strong focus on collective action problems. He has collaborated with notable scholars, including Robert D. Putnam from Harvard University, particularly regarding the historical roots of trust in Denmark. Among his significant contributions, he has been honored by the Ministry of Culture for his work on 'The Trust Society' and was nominated for UNESCO's World Heritage List for intangible cultural heritage. He teaches various topics including social capital, climate policy, public policy, and welfare economics, providing valuable interdisciplinary insights into these fields. Over the years, Svendsen has produced a substantial body of research output and has been involved in multiple projects that intersect different disciplines.

Research Interests

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.