Dr. Ulf Leo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ulf Leo is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in Sociology and Law with a focus on Educational Leadership. He has been recognized as a distinguished university teacher and is actively involved in research surrounding educational leadership, professional norms, school development, and the democratic mission of schools. His current research includes the implementation of convention rights for children and education for sustainable development. Ulf is also a co-convener for the Educational Leadership group at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) and is a member of several research groups dedicated to advancing the field of educational leadership.

Research Interests

Educational Leadership Professional Norms School Development Democratic Mission Schools Implementation Convention Rights Child Education Sustainable Development

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.