Dr. Lars Erik Cederman

Professor

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Biography

Lars-Erik Cederman is a professor of International Conflict Research at ETH Zürich. He is the author of 'Emergent Actors in World Politics: States, Nations, and Societies' (Princeton University Press, 1997) and has co-authored notable publications such as 'Inequality, Grievances, and Civil War' (Cambridge University Press, 2013) and 'Nationalism and the Transformation of the State: Border Change and Political Violence in the Modern World' (Cambridge University Press, 2025). His work has been featured in leading scholarly journals, including the 'American Political Science Review' and 'World Politics'. His primary research interests focus on nationalism, state formation, and conflict processes. Cedar's ongoing research projects explore the causes and consequences of nationalist movements, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

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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APSA Conflict Processes Book Award

Courses

Political Order and Conflict Module 3: Mediation

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.