Dr. Thomas Friis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Wegener Friis is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark and the Director of the Center for Cold War Studies. He has a strong focus on intelligence security history, foreign policy, and military history. His research encompasses areas such as Eastern European communism, German contemporary history, and the intersections of Danish and German history, particularly concerning the Cold War period. Additionally, he is actively involved in various editorial capacities, contributing to journals focused on national security and intelligence studies. Friis has held guest professor positions at several prestigious institutions including the Bundeswehr Center for Military History and Social Sciences in Germany and the Institute of History at Uppsala University in Sweden. He has contributed to numerous projects and has appeared in media discussing the complexities of security policies in the Baltic region and the roles of intelligence services post-1945. His academic contributions are documented on platforms like Scopus and ORCID, solidifying his standing in the field of intelligence history research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.