Dr. Jonas Hinnfors

Professor

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Biography

Jonas Hinnfors is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Gothenburg and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Stirling, Scotland. With a strong focus on Social Democracy, Migration Policy, and Party Behavior, his research also encompasses Ideology and the Welfare State. He has led significant research projects, including studies on Nordic Migration Policies and decreased ideological polarization in Western Europe. Hinnfors has contributed to numerous educational initiatives, supervising 16 PhD students and teaching subjects like Comparative Politics and Party Systems. He has actively participated in various political science associations and has held leadership roles within these organizations. His extensive work has been published in prominent journals, covering topics from electoral drivers to ideological shifts in social democracy.Throughout his career, he has been involved in a multitude of research projects funded by notable organizations such as the Swedish Research Council and the Wenner-Gren Foundation. His contributions to political science and education continue to influence contemporary debates around migration and social democracy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Professor of Political Science with a focus on social democracy and migration policy.

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).