Dr. Manfred Bergman

Professor

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Biography

Manfred Max Bergman is a Professor at the University of Basel, specializing in Social Research Methodology and leading the Social Transitions Research Group. He is also an affiliated professor at the European Global Studies program. Bergman's research focuses on socio-sustainable transitions and develops frameworks for investigating successful sustainability transitions through diverse real-world case studies. His work highlights the importance of collaborative efforts across public, private, and civil sectors to produce socially and ecologically positive outcomes. Additionally, he is involved in advancing qualitative mixed methods research designs within social sciences. His current projects span multiple regions including India, Singapore, and Europe, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence and societal relevance. A regular contributor to workshops in Europe and Asia, he aims to enhance the scientific community's understanding of social transitions and their methodologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.