Dr. Thomas Karlsohn

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Karlsohn is a Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in the history of ideas and science. His research interests encompass the history of higher education, the philosophy of history, particularly focusing on hermeneutics, romanticism, and German idealism. In recent years, he has also explored the research on secularization. Dr. Karlsohn earned his PhD at the University of Gothenburg in 2005 and was appointed as an Associate Professor in 2010. He later held a tenured position as a Senior Lecturer from 2014 to 2019, before being appointed as a Professor in 2019. He actively engages with the academic community as a member of the Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Uppsala, and serves on the boards of the Anders Karitz Foundation, Sankt Ignatios College, and Stockholm University College. Dr. Karlsohn contributes to the field through reviews, articles, and translations within Swedish media.

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.