Dr. Mikael Hjerm

Professor

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Biography

Mikael Hjerm is a professor at Umeå University, focusing on sociology with a particular emphasis on attitudes, specifically prejudice and nationalism. His research investigates various aspects of attitudes across different countries and seeks to explain the causes of prejudice and its changes among individuals. He has explored fields such as trust, immigration, and gender within the context of his studies. Hjerm has received funding from notable organizations including VR, FORTE, and RJ. He leads a research program on the evolution of prejudice, collaborating with over ten researchers and PhD students. Hjerm is also the National Coordinator for the European Social Survey (ESS) in Sweden, directing comparative research efforts and incorporating influential cross-country surveys like ESS, SHARE, ISSP, EVS, and SNES LORE into his work. His research projects cover themes such as tolerance, the liberalizing effects of higher education, and changing anti-immigrant attitudes in Europe.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research on sociology, focusing on attitudes, prejudice, and nationalism.

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.