Dr. Staffan Lindberg

Professor

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Biography

Staffan Lindberg is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. He obtained his PhD from Lund University in 2005, which was awarded the American Political Science Association's Juan Linz Award. Prior to his current position, Lindberg served as an assistant professor at Kent State University and later at the University of Florida, where he was promoted to Associate Professor. He is the founding director of the V-Dem Institute at the University of Gothenburg, which focuses on research related to democracy, governance, and political representation, particularly in the context of Africa. He has led various research programs and has received numerous grants from prestigious funders. Lindberg's current interests encompass Comparative Politics, Democracy, Democratization processes, Political Institutions, and Public Opinion, and he has published extensively in leading academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Full Professor in the Department of Political Science.

Assistant/Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Florida • Florida, USA

Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Kent State University • Kent, Ohio, USA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science.

Awards

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Juan Linz Award

2005-01-01

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).