Dr. Tobias Wrigstad

Professor

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Biography

Tobias Wrigstad is a Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University. His research primarily focuses on programming languages, particularly in the areas of type systems, ownership, encapsulation, dynamic programming languages, and concurrent programming. Wrigstad has explored the intersections of type systems and memory management, with particular emphasis on the performance aspects of garbage collection and execution of managed programming languages. His work also encompasses large-scale analyses of code repositories from scientific computing and aims to improve the development of correct, reusable, and reproducible scientific computing applications.

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.