Dr. Håkan Forsberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Håkan Forsberg is an Associate Professor in Sociology at Uppsala University. His research primarily focuses on migration, residential segregation, and the sociology of education. He investigates how different structures in school markets and housing contribute to educational strategies employed by families. Forsberg utilizes statistical methods and individual-level register data in his analysis. Currently, he is leading a research project funded by the Swedish Research Council, which examines the transition from preschool to comprehensive school. This project analyzes how preschool participation affects children's early educational trajectories within varied socioeconomic contexts.

Research Interests

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.