Dr. Per Bergling

Professor

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Biography

Per Bergling is a Professor at Umeå University, currently on leave as the Director-General of the Family Law Parental Support Authority. With advanced degrees in Law (LL.M., LL.D.), he has extensive experience in International Law and Human Rights Law. His prior roles include serving as a Senior Advisor in International Law at the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as Principal Legal Advisor to the Folke Bernadotte Academy. Bergling has also acted as a Rule of Law Advisor for the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His academic and teaching expertise spans various fields including International Law, Human Rights Law, Constitutional Law, and related subjects, with a focus on peacebuilding, rule of law promotion, and atrocity prevention. He leads several research projects that address the application of Rule of Law at international, regional, and national levels, collaborating with Uppsala University and other research institutions. He has authored numerous publications and reports that contribute significantly to the fields of law and human rights.

Research Interests

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.