Dr. Manfred Bergman

Professor

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Biography

Manfred Max Bergman is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Basel. His research focuses on the dynamics of socio-sustainable transitions and investigates successful sustainability transitions through unexpected real-world cases. He aims to understand how transitions occur in a way that offers actionable insights for fostering social and ecological outcomes. Bergman has a key interest in methodological development within social sciences, particularly in advancing qualitative mixed methods research designs. He teaches research methods workshops across Europe and Asia, contributing to the academic community's ability to address complex, real-world phenomena. His current projects span multiple regions, including ongoing collaborations in India and Singapore, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and societal relevance. He also serves as Chair of Social Research Methodology and Director of the Social Transitions Research Group.

Research Interests

Courses

Social Transitions Research Group (STR)

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.