Dr. Leif Dahlberg

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Biography

Leif Dahlberg is a Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, specializing in Communication. He received his PhD in Comparative Literature from Stockholm University and has held multiple academic positions, including a senior lecturer in Comparative Literature at Linköping University and Stockholm University. Dahlberg has directed the doctoral program in Mediated Communication at KTH and the master's program in Media Management, showcasing his leadership in academia. His visiting positions have included notable institutions such as Peking University and Birkbeck College, University of London. His teaching areas encompass Media Studies, Intercultural Communication, and Critical Theory. Dahlberg's research interests include German Romanticism, European Modernism, Law & Humanities, Narratology, Media History, New Media, Advertising, and Activism, with a current focus on climate activism and climate dis/information.

Research Interests

Courses

Communication Information (DH1609) Degree Project in Computer Science Engineering, specializing in Sustainable Digitalisation (DA238X) Degree Project in Computer Science Engineering, specializing in Media Management (DA234X) Degree Project in Media Technology (DM128X) Digitalisation for Sustainable Societal Transformation (DM2801) Intercultural Communication (DM2556)

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).