Dr. Torgny Hedström

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Biography

Torgny Hedström is a lecturer at Uppsala University, engaged in research on Lule Saami dialects. His PhD project focuses on providing a new and fundamental survey of these dialects, which are often overlooked. Hedström aims to conduct interviews with close to twenty speakers, analyzing the languages quantitatively based on lexical, morphological, and phonological/phonetic features. His thesis, which he expects to publish after the summer of 2025, encompasses work in Saami morphology, phonology, and the historical linguistics of Northern European languages. His research interests are grounded in dialectology and the phonetic aspects of language study, contributing to a broader understanding of the Saami language and its varieties.

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.