Dr. Sebastian Van Baalen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sebastian van Baalen is an Associate Professor focusing on the dynamics of violence, governance, civil war, electoral violence, and nonviolent action, as well as postwar violence. He is the principal investigator of the project "Opting to Explain the Effectiveness of Election Boycotts" and has extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, particularly in the context of Côte d'Ivoire. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a freelance journalist. van Baalen has written numerous articles and blog posts addressing topics such as communal conflict during wartime and the implications of local elections on coalition politics in Côte d'Ivoire. Furthermore, he has contributed to various academic and popular outlets on themes related to political violence and civil resistance.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Senior Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Teaching and conducting research in the field of peace and conflict.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.