Dr. Patrik Johansson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrik Johansson is an Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies at Umeå University, Sweden. He coordinates the International Crisis and Conflict Management program and has been recognized as a university teacher. His research focuses primarily on peace and peacebuilding, examining the causes of peace and how they are measured. He has a particular interest in forced migration as it relates to conflict and war. Patrik authored a doctoral dissertation contributing to the field, published as a book titled *Om Krig och Fred* (On War and Peace), which is used in entry-level courses on peace and conflict studies. He actively conducts research concerning the United Nations, particularly regarding the Security Council's role in peace and war, with a focus on the implementation of Chapter VII of the UN Charter. His teaching in the upcoming academic years includes introductory courses in Crisis Management and advanced modules in Peace and Conflict Studies. He has extensive international experience, including roles with observer missions in North Macedonia and Palestine, and he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducts research and teaches in the area of Peace and Conflict Studies, supervises graduate theses.

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.