Dr. Manja Andreasen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Manja Hoppe Andreasen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Geography. Her research explores the dynamics of urban expansion in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the motivations and logics of diverse actors in land transactions and property development. She aims to provide insights for urban policymakers and planners to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities, engaging with key agendas such as land formalization and climate change resilience. Andreasen has conducted extensive fieldwork in Tanzania and Ghana, utilizing a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her current research projects include examining urban encroachment in ecologically sensitive areas and understanding the rise of the African middle class in urban transformation processes. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Copenhagen and has been awarded several prestigious grants for her research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.