Dr. Kathleen Klaus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathleen Klaus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Uppsala University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of international relations and comparative politics, with a focus on political violence, peacebuilding, divisive elections, land rights, climate change, and forced migration, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and East Africa. Klaus received her PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco from 2018 to 2021. Her work utilizes qualitative research methods and surveys to investigate contentious politics, refugees, and post-conflict reconstruction, contributing to our understanding of political violence and the complexities of peace processes in conflict-affected regions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Kathleen Klaus teaches and conducts research in the field of political science, with a focus on international relations and comparative politics.

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.