Dr. Örjan Pettersson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Örjan Pettersson serves as the program director at the Department of Geography at Umeå University. He is recognized as a certified teacher and focuses his teaching on urban planning, particularly physical planning and regional development, as well as geographic information systems (GIS). His research interests include regional development and planning, with an emphasis on northern areas and natural resources. He is involved in various research projects aiming to explore cross-border university collaborations for knowledge exchange and regional development, as well as sustainable growth strategies for medium-sized municipalities. Pettersson also studies the resurgence of the mining industry and its implications for other sectors and interests.

Research Interests

Experience

University Lecturer

2008-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

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.