Dr. Michal Grahn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Currently an Associate Senior Lecturer in Political Science, Michal Grahn specializes in Swedish comparative politics. His research focuses on political representation, behavior, gender, and sexuality politics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Modern History from the University of Manchester and a Master of Science in Political Science from Uppsala University. In 2019, he earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Uppsala University with a dissertation titled 'Incumbent Renomination: Accountability Gender Bias'. Grahn has accumulated over 2,000 hours of teaching experience, covering lectures, seminars, and thesis supervision, and has developed course curricula. His teaching interests include comparative politics and methodology. Grahn has been actively involved in several research projects, including investigations into LGBTQ+ political participation in Sweden and intersectional analyses of political segregation. He has published works in journals and contributes to the discourse on contemporary political issues.

Research Interests

Political Representation Comparative Politics Political Behavior Gender Politics Sexuality Politics

Experience

Associate Senior Lecturer

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching courses in comparative politics and methodology, supervising theses, and engaging in research.

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.