Dr. Rolf Hugoson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rolf Hugoson is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, engaged in research that spans several significant areas including Cultural Policy, Diplomacy & Armed Conflict, Urban History, and Life Science Collaboration. He has been a key figure in organizing academic conferences, such as the Nordic conference 'Städer Norr,' which focuses on studies of Northern Cities. As a principal investigator for the EU Project SOLH, Hugoson collaborates with various partners, including the Innovation Office at Umeå University and Luleå University of Technology, working on projects co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. His research emphasizes policy analysis and rhetorical theory, exploring the empirical intersections of culture, diplomacy, and urban studies. Additionally, he actively mentors students in policy analysis and labor market governance at the undergraduate level.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching and researching policy analysis and rhetorical theory.

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.