Dr. Victor Lapuente Gine

Professor

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Biography

Victor Lapuente Gine is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and a Research Fellow at the Quality of Government Institute (QoG Institute) at the University of Gothenburg. He received his PhD in Political Science from the University of Oxford and the Juan March Institute in Madrid. Lapuente joined the QoG Institute in 2007 and focuses on comparative public administration and corruption. His research investigates how different political regimes can generate higher quality government outcomes and lower levels of corruption, specifically exploring the effects of politicized administration versus meritocratic bureaucratic outcomes. Lapuente is currently involved in a significant research project aiming to map levels of corruption and quality of government in Europe, both at national and sub-national levels. He teaches various courses, including The Quality of Government from a Comparative Perspective and Political Science Analysis, as well as contributing to programs in International Administration and Global Governance.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).