Dr. Svend Erik Skaaning

Professor

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Biography

Svend-Erik Skaaning is a Professor at Aarhus University with a focus on comparative democracy and its various dimensions. His research spans democratic theories, political history, and human rights, emphasizing Scandinavian democratic exceptionalism. He has been the principal investigator on significant projects including the Varieties of Democracy and has published extensively on topics related to political repression and regime dynamics. Skaaning has also engaged in numerous collaborative projects, contributing to the understanding of democratic development in various political contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Leading research and teaching in the field of political science, focusing on democratic studies and governance.

Awards

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Frank Cass Prize

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Lijphart/Przeworski/Verba Dataset Award

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Meisel-Laponze Award

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Researcher of the Year

2012-12-05
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Sapere Aude

2012-10-02

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.