Dr. Ivan Gusic

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ivan Gusic is an Associate Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University specializing in political science. His research interests focus on peacebuilding, war-to-peace transitions, ethnonational conflict, urban violence, urban peace, and the socioeconomics of postwar cities. He has conducted extensive research in post-Yugoslav spaces and Northern Ireland, exploring the dynamics of urban conflict and peace processes. Gusic emphasizes the importance of geographical factors, particularly in the context of violence and socio-economic conditions. His academic contributions aim to clarify the interrelations between urban planning and conflict resolution, with a keen interest in the role of power and agency in shaping post-conflict environments. He teaches various courses, ranging from Global Sustainable Development to methods at the PhD level. His publication profile can be found on Google Scholar, showcasing his contributions to the fields of political science and peace studies.

Research Interests

Courses

Global Sustainable Development (A level) Engendering Development (B/C level) Methods (B level) Central Analytical Perspectives (PhD level)

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.