Dr. Hanne Fjelde

Professor

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Biography

Hanne Fjelde is a Professor in the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University and a Wallenberg Scholar. Her main research investigates the relationship between political institutions and armed conflict, focusing on the causes and consequences of electoral violence and the impact of violence on contentious politics and democratic institutions. Additionally, she studies the security implications of climate change, the dynamics of violence against non-combatants, and the role of non-state actors in conflicts.

Research Interests

Political Institutions Armed Conflict Electoral Violence Contentious Politics Democratic Institutions Climate Change Violence Against Non-Combatants Non-State Actors

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.