Dr. Kajsa Hansen Yang

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Biography

Kajsa Hansen Yang is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in educational equity and achievement differences. Her primary research focuses on significant disparities in school outcomes across different countries, particularly the influence of students' family backgrounds on educational results. Over recent years, she has explored how changes in the Swedish educational system affect equity, analyzing data from large international and national surveys like PIRLS, TIMSS, and PISA. These analyses have revealed complex interactions between social backgrounds and educational inequality in various contexts. She is passionate about teaching research methods and statistics, with a particular interest in educational sociology and the interplay between social and educational inequalities from a global perspective. Her research methodologies encompass multilevel analysis and latent variable modeling, aiming to effectively address and understand challenges in educational equity.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Professor in the Department of Education focusing on educational equity and pedagogy.

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).