Dr. Ylva Norén Bretzer

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Biography

Ylva Norén Bretzer is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in public administration and policy evaluation. Her research interests are concentrated on the full policy cycle from political decision-making to actual policy implementation, with a particular focus on social trust and safety in urban development. She has worked on various projects, including the SafeCity initiative, aimed at increasing safety in Gothenburg's peri-urban areas. Bretzer's academic contributions include her dissertation on political trust, which emphasizes the role of social capital and fair procedures. She is involved in several multidisciplinary research efforts and has published extensively on topics such as local government evaluations and municipal marketization. In addition to her research, she teaches courses at the master's and undergraduate levels and has supervised numerous student theses.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and research in public administration and policy evaluation.

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).