Dr. Gunnar Malmberg

Professor

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Biography

Gunnar Malmberg is a Professor in Human Geography at Umeå University, specializing in migration and population ageing. His research focuses on population dynamics at national and regional levels with particular attention to migration patterns and the geography of family structures. Malmberg has been a principal investigator in various research projects examining geographic proximity and care for older individuals, notably the SHARE-Sweden project, which investigates health and ageing within European contexts. His recent work includes topics on the cognitive consequences of social frailty and the living conditions of ageing populations. With a strong academic background as a Docent, he contributes significantly to understanding demographic shifts and their implications in society.

Research Interests

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.