Dr. Martin Almbjär

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martin Almbjär is a Research Fellow at Umeå University specializing in diplomatic history, focusing on the Mediterranean during the eighteenth century. His academic research covers the informal and formal credit markets in Sweden and Finland in the early twentieth century, highlighting the influences of social, economic, political, and administrative history. Almbjär's current investigation centers on the Swedish consular service in eighteenth-century Spain and the introduction of fiat currencies in early modern Sweden and Finland. His academic contributions have been noted, including citations in major news outlets like Bloomberg.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.