Dr. Karin Leijon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karin Leijon is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Linköping University. She holds a PhD in Political Science and focuses her research on European Integration, specifically the role of national courts and public administration. Leijon actively engages in research projects that examine the impact of courts on individualized eldercare, emphasizing local self-government and professionalism in the context of Swedish eldercare. From 2025/2026, she will serve as the Principal Investigator for a project on the juridification of the welfare sector, which challenges professional discretion and is funded by the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Karin's academic journey is characterized by her commitment to exploring the intersections of law and public policy, contributing significantly to the fields of political science and public administration.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.