Dr. Nicholas Charron

Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Charron is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg and a Research Fellow at the Quality of Government Institute. His research focuses on comparative politics, particularly the dynamics of political institutions, the study of corruption, and factors influencing economic development in Europe. Charron's current work explores the effects of bureaucratic institutions and electoral democratic institutions on regional inequalities, as well as the implications of decentralization. He has published extensively in various esteemed journals, including the Journal of Politics and the Journal of European Public Policy, and is the editor and co-author of the book 'The Quality of Government in European States and Regions'. His teaching responsibilities include courses on advanced statistical methods for social scientists and comparative politics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Moreover, Charron has supervised numerous students through their PhD, MA, and undergraduate programs, cementing his position as an influential figure in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Statistical Approaches for Social Scientists Comparative Politics Foreign Policy Quality Government Comparative Perspective

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).