Dr. Henrik Vigh

Professor

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Biography

Henrik Vigh is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, where he also serves as the Head of the PhD Programme in Anthropology. His research focuses on political anthropology, particularly in contexts of crisis and conflict, exploring issues such as migration, social mobilization, and the dynamics of undocumented migration experiences. His extensive fieldwork in regions such as Europe and West Africa employs ethnographic methods to illuminate the intricate social and political logics that contribute to crises. Vigh's work critically examines how globalization affects racialization processes and how persistent political and economic instability shapes individual life chances and social networks.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading the Department of Anthropology and overseeing the PhD Programme.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in Anthropology.

Senior Researcher

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

RCT, Rehabilitation Research Centre Torture Victims • Copenhagen, Denmark

Focused on research related to rehabilitation of torture victims.

Postdoc

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Danish Social Scientific Research Council • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in research within the Department of Anthropology.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.