Dr. Maria Bergström

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Bergström is an Associate Professor of European Law at Uppsala University. She holds a Doctor of Laws from the European University Institute in Florence. Her research interests focus on the judicial protection of private parties in relation to EU criminal law procedures, particularly within the areas of Freedom, Security, and Justice. Her work encompasses various topics such as EU criminal law cooperation, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, anti-money laundering initiatives, and methods of legal interpretation and integration. Bergström has participated in numerous externally funded research projects, including those coordinated by the European Commission DG Justice, focusing on judicial cooperation in criminal matters and the effective use of electronic data across borders. Some notable projects include the Mould EIO Review with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and the e-Nact project at the European University Institute, where she served as an Advisory Board Member. She is dedicated to promoting cross-border cooperation and mutual trust within European legal frameworks.

Research Interests

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.