Dr. Randall Hansen

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Biography

Randall Hansen is the Canada Research Chair in Global Migration and a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, where he also serves as the Director of International Partnerships and the Global Migration Lab. His research focuses on immigration, citizenship, demography, and the effects of war on civilian populations. He has authored several significant publications, including "War, Work and Want: OPEC Oil Crisis Caused Mass Migration Revolution" (Oxford University Press, 2023) and "Fire Fury: Allied Bombing Germany Japan" (Faber, 2020). His other notable works include "Disobeying Hitler: German Resistance Operation Valkyrie" (Oxford University Press, 2014) and the co-edited volumes on immigration and public opinion. Hansen's academic contributions also extend to the interim directorship at the Munk School and leadership roles in the Centre for European Eurasian Studies (CEES) from 2011 to 2022. His extensive research output highlights the multifaceted dimensions of migration and its implications on socio-political landscapes.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Global Migration Lab • Toronto, ON

Leads initiatives and research on global migration issues.

Professor

— Present

Department of Political Science • Toronto, ON

Teaches and conducts research on political science with an emphasis on global migration.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology