Dr. Joakim Öjendal

Professor

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Biography

Joakim Öjendal is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in international issues related to peace and development research. He has extensive experience in these domains, particularly concerning peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, and issues arising from deep-seated violence and civil war. His research spans various geographical contexts, with a primary focus on Cambodia and the Greater Mekong Basin. Currently, he is leading multidisciplinary research projects related to local governance and climate change's implications for transboundary water management. Öjendal actively supervises Ph.D. candidates and teaches at the Master's and Ph.D. levels, contributing significantly to the academic development of students in these fields. His teaching is complemented by a strong record of research related to international development, local democracy, and rural conflict management. He seeks to address real-world challenges through his academic work and actively engages with the research community to pursue innovative governance solutions in fragile contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Conduct research and teach courses in peace and development studies, supervising multiple PhD candidates.

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).