Dr. Thomas Nygren

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Nygren is a Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in history and civics education within the Department of Education. His research interests focus on educational challenges related to history and civics, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence in schools, fostering international understanding, the digital impact on education, and the promotion of critical thinking and human rights. His scholarly work has been conducted at esteemed institutions like Umeå University and Stanford University, where he has contributed to various disciplines, including education, information technology, computer science, history, and digital humanities. He has published extensively in books and journals and has led projects such as The News Evaluator and Digital Literacy Disciplines, serving as an expert for the European Commission on education and disinformation. Nygren was awarded the Uppsala University pedagogical prize in 2022 and received the national award 'the golden magnifying glass' for his work in promoting digital critical thinking.

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.