Dr. Magnus Strand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magnus Strand is an Associate Professor of Law at Uppsala University, specializing in European law and private law. His academic career includes serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law and as an Associate Researcher at the Department of Business Studies. Magnus has a robust research focus on the intersection of EU law and national law, with particular interest in regulatory governance within digital markets and artificial intelligence. He has been an influential figure in various committees and boards, and he has directed multiple research projects funded by reputable organizations such as the Swedish Competition Authority and the Wallenberg Foundation. Magnus also served as a part-time Professor at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, further broadening his academic footprint in the field of legal studies. Throughout his career, he has published extensively on issues related to damages, restitution, and the implications of AI in law, contributing significantly to both academic literature and practical applications in the legal domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching European law and private law.

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Lecturing on commercial law and supervising research.

Part-time Professor

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

European University Institute • Florence, Italy

Teaching and conducting research in European law.

Director of Research

2021-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Department of Business Studies • Uppsala University

Leading research initiatives related to business law.

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.