Dr. Henrik Oscarsson

Professor

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Biography

Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, where he also serves as the Research Director for the Swedish National Election Studies Program (SNES). His research focuses on electoral behavior and opinion research, with particular expertise in political methodology and party identification in both the USA and Sweden. He has published extensively on topics such as voter impressions, electoral integrity, and the dynamics of political partisanship in modern democracies. Oscarsson's work addresses crucial questions about how voter psychology and electoral systems interact in a changing political landscape, particularly in the context of high-choice information environments. He has presented numerous papers at key conferences, including the ECPR General Conference and the SWEPSA annual conference, discussing subjects ranging from the effects of polling station lines to voter trust in electoral systems. His contributions to the field are highly regarded, marking him as a leading scholar in understanding public sentiment during pivotal electoral moments.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).