Dr. Rutger Lindahl

Professor

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Biography

Rutger Lindahl is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in European Union studies and international relations. He has authored and edited numerous publications focusing on EU politics, network relations among member states, and public opinions about EU membership in Sweden. Many of his works discuss the implications of EU integration for democratic communities and governance. Lindahl's involvement in research on European issues includes analyzing Sweden's network capital and its influence on EU negotiations and policymaking. He has engaged in collaborative work on topics such as flexible integration and the political status of countries within the EU context, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of European cooperation. His extensive research and insights have contributed to understanding the interplay between national and EU-level decision-making and the attitudes of Swedish citizens towards the European Union.

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).