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Professor Dr. Sara Stillesjö

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Stillesjö is an Associate Professor at Umeå University with a focus on cognitive implications of learning and the developmental aspects of motor planning in adolescents with autism. Her research encompasses human judgment processes and their relation to cognitive-motor flexibility. She is a member of the NFL Group, engaging in projects that investigate brain-vascular integrity and its implications on autism. Stillesjö’s work contributes to understanding the interactions between brain function and behavioral outcomes in developmental contexts.

Research Interests

Cognitive Aspects of Learning Motor Planning Autism Human Judgment Processes Developmental Psychology

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching and conducting research related to cognitive and developmental aspects of psychology, focusing on autism and motor planning.

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.