Dr. Jhonnie Kern

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jhonnie Kern is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg specializing in Private Law, with a primary focus on maritime transport law, particularly salvage, accidents, and wrecks. His broader interest encompasses private law issues related to financing, property law, and insolvency law, often operating at the intersection of private and public law. He teaches various subjects including maritime transport law, credit law, property law, and insolvency law. Over the years, Kern has presented multiple papers at academic conferences and published articles in reputable journals, examining topics such as wreck law systematization and legal interests conflicts. His notable works include 'Wreck Law - Systematisation Legal Interests Conflicts' and 'Wreck Removal - Legal Study of Wreck Removal Contracting Processes Involved', contributing valuable insights into the regulation and legal frameworks surrounding wreck removal and maritime law.

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).