Dr. Karin Aggestam

Professor

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Biography

Karin Aggestam is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Lund University, where she is an Excellent Teaching Practitioner. She has also held positions as an Adjunct Professor at Monash University and an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland, Australia. Her previous roles include serving as the Director of the Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies and as the founding Director of Peace and Conflict Studies at Lund University. Aggestam has published over 11 books and numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics such as Foreign Policy Analysis and Peaceful Change in International Relations. She has participated in national and international research councils and has served on recruitment boards for the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Program. Her research expertise encompasses Peace, Conflict, and Diplomacy, particularly in the context of International Relations and Foreign Policy regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and Middle Eastern politics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Professor in the Department of Political Science and Excellent Teaching Practitioner.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Monash University • Australia

Adjunct Professor collaborating on research initiatives.

Honorary Professor

— Present

University of Queensland • Australia

Honorary position contributing to academic projects.

Director

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies • Lund, Sweden

Oversaw research and academic programs focused on Middle Eastern studies.

Director

2006-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Peace and Conflict Studies • Lund, Sweden

Founding Director managing the department and research strategies.

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.