Dr. Sten Widmalm

Professor

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Biography

Sten Widmalm is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Government at Uppsala University. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Uppsala University in 1997 and a B.A. in Political Science from the same institution in 1992. Widmalm has also spent time as a non-graduate student at the University of Michigan from 1986 to 1987. His research interests encompass democratic development, conflict studies, crisis management, decentralization, and corruption, with a particular focus on regions such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Europe. He teaches various courses including Comparative Politics and Public Administration. Widmalm has authored several notable works, including 'Political Tolerance in the Global South' and 'Decentralisation, Corruption and Social Capital in India'.

Research Interests

Democratic Development Conflict Studies Crisis Management Decentralization Corruption

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Teaching and conducting research in Political Science, focusing on democratic development and crisis management.

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.