Dr. Lars Geschwind

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Lars Geschwind. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Lars Geschwind is a Professor in Engineering Education Policy at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He coordinates the research group HEOS (Higher Education Organization Studies) and has extensive professional experience in higher education research, government agencies, and international consultancy. His main research interests include higher education policy, institutional governance, academic leadership, and management. He is currently involved in multiple projects focusing on change processes within higher education institutions, with an emphasis on governance steering, quality assurance, and academic careers in partnership with industry. Lars has a comparative component and historical perspective in his studies. He has held teaching and research positions at Swedish universities before joining KTH. Presently, he is also affiliated with Tampere University as a docent in Higher Education Policy Management.

Research Interests

Higher Education Policy Institutional Governance Academic Leadership Management

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Professor in Engineering Education Policy, coordinating the research group HEOS.

Courses

Literature Course Research Seminars ECE (FLF3006) Education Communication Technology Sciences (FLF3003) Education Communication Technology Sciences (FLF3004) Education Communication Technology Sciences (FLF3005)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).