Dr. Thomas Wimark

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Wimark is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in migration and residential segregation, particularly how these issues affect marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals. His research is grounded in Swedish registry data and qualitative methods, focusing on the impact of segregation on life courses and normative views. He is actively involved in various funded studies, including projects examining sexual orientation and gender identity in asylum cases and research on geographical polarization and social cohesion in Sweden. In addition to his research, Thomas teaches quantitative methods in urban planning and supervises undergraduate, master's, and PhD students. He serves on the editorial board of the journal 'Gender, Place & Culture'.

Research Interests

Migration Segregation LGBTQ+ Studies Residential Segregation

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching on migration, segregation, and their impacts on marginalized groups.

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.