Dr. Mattias Jakobsson

Professor

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Biography

Professor Mattias Jakobsson has a broad interest in population genetics and human evolution. His lab focuses on interrogating long-standing questions related to human evolution, colonization, and migration, particularly during the Stone Age in Eurasia and the population history of sub-Saharan Africans. Utilizing computational approaches, the lab deciphers complex patterns of large-scale human genomic variation from both modern-day and ancient humans. This research aims to enhance the understanding of human evolutionary history and its implications.

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.