Dr. Jonas Nilsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonas Nilsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Umeå University. He serves as the Director of Studies, responsible for staffing and recruitment within the department. His research primarily focuses on issues related to rationality, epistemology, and the philosophy of science, and he has taught extensively in the areas of philosophy of mind and epistemology. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Studies from 2010 to 2015, overseeing various educational initiatives within the department. His research includes a project on the dynamics of rationality, examining methodological changes in science from January 2009 to December 2011.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.