Dr. Johanna Pettersson Fürst

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johanna Pettersson Fürst holds a PhD in Political Science and is actively engaged in research focusing on sovereignty, security, and public policy. Her work extensively addresses issues related to borders, particularly within the context of the European Union. As a principal investigator, she is currently involved in a project titled 'What Will We Eat?', which explores food security policy issues in Sweden from 1900 to 2025. Furthermore, she is leading the RJ project 'Governing Consultants', which investigates the use and impact of private consultants on public values within government agencies. Johanna's research interests encompass international relations, geopolitical dynamics, European Union policies, border studies, and the interplay between public administration and civil defense. She has previously worked on a VR-funded postdoctoral project examining the implications of internal border controls for European integration, and has served as a visiting researcher at the Nijmegen Center for Border Research in the Netherlands. Additionally, she collaborates with the Global Politics Security Foreign Policy Institute in Stockholm.

Research Interests

Sovereignty Security Public Policy International Relations Geopolitics European Union Foreign Policy Analysis Border Studies International Security Political Institutions Public Administration Food Security Nordic Cooperation

Experience

Researcher

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Conducting research in political science focusing on sovereignty, security, and public policy.

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.