Dr. Lars Erik Cederman

Professor

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Biography

Lars-Erik Cederman is a professor specializing in international conflict research at ETH Zürich. He is the author of the influential book "Emergent Actors in World Politics: States, Nations, and the Development and Dissolution of States" published by Princeton University Press in 1997. Cederman has co-authored several significant works, including "Inequality, Grievances, and Civil War" in 2013 and the forthcoming book "Nationalism, State Transformation, and Political Violence". His research has been published in prestigious journals such as the American Political Science Review and World Politics. His primary research interests focus on nationalism, state formation, and conflict processes, addressing the causes and consequences of nationalist movements and their impact on international relations. He has led various research projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Research Council, emphasizing the importance of understanding ethnic power relations and conflict dynamics. Cederman continues to contribute to academic discourse through teaching and various scholarly articles, shaping foundational theories in his field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Marcel-Benoist Prize

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David Singer Data Innovation Award

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International Studies Association Book Award

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Network of European Peace Scientists Medal

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American Political Science Association Conflict Processes Book Award

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Co-winner Book Year Award

Courses

Political Order and Conflict Module 3: Mediation Content

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.