Dr. Rolf Solli

Professor

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Biography

Rolf Solli is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Gothenburg with extensive experience in public administration. He has developed courses and taught at various educational levels. His research has primarily focused on municipalities and regional governance, dealing with management and governance issues in a broader sense. Additionally, Solli has led several research projects and has collaborated with researchers across different countries and disciplines. He served as the director of the Gothenburg Research Institute and was the head of the School of Public Administration for seven years. His ongoing research projects include comparisons of Nordic municipalities and the development of new governance models in the Västra Götaland region. He engages with municipalities and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions as natural partners in research projects. His teaching is focused mainly at the advanced level, with supervision of master's and doctoral theses being a common part of his duties.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).