Dr. Sara Stendahl

Professor

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Biography

Sara Stendahl is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Public Law with a focus on Social Security Law and Administrative Justice. Her research addresses questions of legality, legitimacy, justice, social human rights, legal certainty, and the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion in legal frameworks. Stendahl’s work employs critical legal theory and explores the interface between private and public law. Primarily focused on the Swedish legal system, her research also incorporates comparative international law aspects. She is actively involved in clinical legal education and emphasizes the importance of legal methodology in her teaching. Stendahl’s selected publications cover a range of topics, including the implications of welfare state policies for marginalized groups and the impact of social security reforms under the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work reflects a commitment to addressing contemporary legal challenges within the context of social justice and equity.

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).