Dr. Morten Valbjørn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Morten Valbjørn is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University, focusing on international political theory and the study of Middle Eastern politics. His recent work primarily concentrates on Sunni and Shia Islamism, sectarian politics, and the dynamics of regional politics in the Middle East. He teaches undergraduate courses in International Relations Theory and graduate seminars that explore topics related to Middle Eastern politics, sectarian politics, identity politics, Global/Post-Western International Relations, and the intersection of religion and politics. Valbjørn has been involved in various research initiatives, including projects examining the transformation of Islamist scenes in the new Middle East and comparing Shia and Sunni Islamism in a sectarianized context. He contributes to the academic community through numerous presentations, lectures, and organizational roles in workshops and conferences. His collaborative research efforts involve multiple contributors and span various dimensions of political theory, security, democracy, and development in relation to the Middle East.

Research Interests

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.