Dr. Jonas Lindbäck

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonas Lindbäck is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Child and Youth Studies. His primary research interests include youth, urban segregation, and identity education. His doctoral thesis involved an ethnographic study of urban youth in immigrant-dense, disadvantaged neighborhoods, focusing on the relationship between schooling and education. Lindbäck's background highlights the rising school segregation in Sweden over recent decades, reflecting the adverse effects this has on schools in disadvantaged urban peripheries. His dissertation studied how youth navigate their everyday school life and the significance they attribute to their local schools, as well as their educational aspirations and future prospects. He is currently leading a project on school segregation in Sweden, addressing its challenges and exploring potential interventions. Lindbäck has contributed to various discussions and publications regarding the challenges faced by students in marginalized neighborhoods and the implications for educational practices and policies in Sweden.

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).