Dr. Susanne Urban

Professor

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Biography

Susanne Urban is a Professor of Sociology at Uppsala University, focusing on Urban Sociology, particularly in the context of housing and its societal implications. She has a keen interest in ideas that foster social cohesion within cities and studies the consequences and causes of housing and school segregation. Her research emphasizes the importance of neighborhoods, integration, and the effects of climate change on urban environments. She has led various projects funded by external sources, including studies on energy communities’ contributions to sustainable development and the long-term impacts of school choice reforms on educational and income outcomes for students from immigrant backgrounds and socio-economically disadvantaged housing areas. Urban has been involved in multi-disciplinary research exploring the entrepreneurship of immigrants in Sweden, underlining the relevance of social networks and political reforms in shaping their business outcomes. Her work has been essential in informing urban planning and anti-segregation policies, making substantial contributions to understanding the influence of housing on social dynamics.

Research Interests

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.