Dr. Henrik Edgren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Henrik Edgren is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University, specifically within the Department of Education. He obtained his PhD in history in 2005 from the Department of History at Uppsala University. His primary research interests encompass Sweden and the Nordic countries during the 19th century, particularly the period following the Napoleonic Wars. Edgren is particularly intrigued by the development of Swedish national identity as represented in school textbooks from the 1860s. He served as the head of the Department of Education from 2013 to 2020, contributing to the academic landscape through his leadership and research.

Research Interests

19th Century History Swedish National Identity Nordic Countries History Educational History

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.