Professor Dr. Lena Ambjörn

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Biography

Lena Ambjörn is a Professor Emerita in Arabic Studies at Lund University. Her main field of research focuses on medieval medicine in the Middle East. She has produced text-critical editions of texts attributed to the 9th-century mathematician, astronomer, and physician Qusta Ibn Luqa. Currently, her project concentrates on the neglected Arabic medical encyclopedia, al-Muʿālaǧāt al-Buqrāṭiyya, which is attributed to the clinically active physician Abū l-Ḥasan aṭ-Ṭabarī. In addition to Arabic manuscript materials, Ambjörn has also engaged with Syriac sources. Her research interests include the history of medicine and Arabic medical texts from the 10th century.

Research Interests

Medieval Medicine Arabic Medical Texts Qusta Ibn Luqa Arabic Manuscripts

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major

Application Checklist

  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV

Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.