Dr. Perola Öberg

Professor

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Biography

PerOla Öberg is a Professor at Uppsala University specializing in Political Science. His research encompasses Public Administration, Interest Groups, Corporatism, Lobbying, Trust, and Deliberation. He has held leadership roles as the Head of the Department from 2015 to 2018 and has been actively involved in the Swedish Political Science Association as both Vice Chairman and Chairman. Öberg has made significant contributions to the field of comparative European politics, evidenced by his receipt of the Vincent Wright Memorial Prize in 2005 and the Harold D. Lasswell Prize in 2015. He has published extensively in notable journals including European Public Policy and Governance, and contributed to numerous handbook chapters on policies related to Science and Public Administration. His recent co-authored works analyze public health advisory systems during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborative governance in policy processes. Öberg continues to engage in research that explores civil society and citizen participation in governance.

Research Interests

Public Administration Interest Groups Corporatism Lobbying Trust Deliberation Expertise and Public Policy Civil Society Deliberative Governance Citizen Participation Civic Values

Experience

Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Professor specializing in Political Science, focusing on research in Public Administration and related fields.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.