Dr. Peter Waara

Professor

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Biography

Peter Waara is a full professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Uppsala University, specializing in youth and labor market entrance mobility, as well as regional and local development. He launched the enterprise 'Still Alive Well' in 1991, focusing on local development and social work related to youth issues. Waara has an extensive academic career, having received his PhD in 1996. He has been involved in research and academic teaching ever since, with a recent emphasis on administration, strategic planning, evaluation, and budget issues pertaining to educational research. Between 2011 and 2013, he served as the dean of the Faculty of Education at Uppsala University. Additionally, he held a professorship in Sociology at Luleå University of Technology before his current role.

Research Interests

Youth Mobility Labor Market Entrance Regional Development Local Development

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.