Dr. Tim Holappa

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tim Holappa is a Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law at the Department of Law, Uppsala University. His research primarily focuses on legal issues concerning the national implementation of social and economic human rights, particularly children's rights in relation to housing and welfare services. He holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree and has contributed significantly to the understanding of children's right to a standard of living adequate for their physical, mental, spiritual, moral, and social development. His doctoral dissertation examined the right to housing within the Swedish social safety net, utilizing critical legal positivism in its methodology. Holappa's work encompasses both doctrinal legal research and empirical studies, addressing the intersection of children's rights and social services. He is involved in ongoing research projects regarding children’s rights, especially in relation to national welfare legislation and its practical implications in urban planning. Known for promoting children's rights in legal contexts, he has published various articles and book chapters discussing these pertinent issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of Administrative Law, focusing on social law and human rights.

Courses

Administrative Law Social Law

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.