Interviews with students and alumni
Here you can read more about what it is like to study at the Department of Political Science. You can also read interviews with some of our alumni.
Master’s Programme in Political Science (MaPS)
A Master's programme with a lot of free choices
Lute Wilhelm from Amsterdam is a student in the Master's Programme in Political Science. This autumn semester she is doing an Erasmus+ exchange in Prague.
MaPS offers an excellent course structure
Moving to Sweden was the biggest jump Joseph Akowuah from Ghana has ever made. Now he is one of our international students studying the Master’s Programme in Political Science (MaPS). The programme provides him with the skill set he needs to contribute to the social development of his home country.
Read the full interview with Joseph
Noah met some of his closest friends at the University of Gothenburg
23 year old Noah Bell from Sydney in Australia is a student at the Master’s Programme in Political Science (MaPS). He has always been interested in politics and government, and thinks the programme provides him with valuable research skills. After graduating he is hoping to find work in Sweden.
Thomas appreciates his analytical skills
Thomas Krauchi is an alumnus of the Master’s Programme in Political Science. Today he works as a Trade Policy Analyst at World Trade Organization.
From MaPS straight to a Doctoral student position
Đorđe Milosav is a former student at the Master's Programme in Political Science (MaPS). A couple of days after defending his Master thesis he was accepted for a Doctoral student position in Ireland. Now he is investigating the link between politics and emigration.
Master's Programme in Political Science: Environmental Governance and Behavior (MaPSE)
“You have the opportunity to really grow as a writer and academic”
Lauren Yehle from Colorado is satisfied studying the Master's Programme in Political Science: Environmental Governance and Behavior. She thinks the second level quantitative course is the best methods course she has ever taken.
Sophie is passionate about how to deal with environmental issues
Sophie Auckram from New Zealand was looking for a programme that combined her interests of environmental studies and politics. Today she is a Master’s student at the Political Science, Environmental Governance and Behavior programme (MaPSE), and she is doing her studies for free through the Axel Adler scholarship.
Read the full interview with Sophie
Master's Programme in International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG)
The University of Gothenburg boasts of diversity
Kofi Yeboah from Ghana is a student at the Master’s Programme in International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG). In the future, he is hoping to serve in the Foreign Service of Ghana.
“My passion for international affairs triggered me to apply for IAGG”
Huidong Song from China is an international student at the Master’s Programme in International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG). She loves the Swedish educational system, and the nature in Gothenburg.
Read the full interview with Song
Kalle likes the hands-on aspect of IAGG
Kalle Do from Finland is a student at The Master's Programme in International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG). His plans for the future is a career in diplomacy, and IAGG attracted him with its broad range of topics and how these relate to the global institutions and their ability to exercise global governance.
Stein Swaanen works at OSCE
Stein Swaanen is an alumnus from Master’s Programme in International Administration and Global Governance. Today he works as Regional Development Officer at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Clara taught how to work both independently and in groups
Clara Canova is a former student at the Master's Programme in International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG). Today she has a career in business and digital innovation, working as a Project Officer & Business Innovation Specialist at an Italian consulting firm.
Read the full interview with Clara
Master's Programme in European Studies, Social Science Track (MAES)
To study in Shanghai was a rare and absolutely tremendous opportunity
Amalia Brandt Hjerstedt spent one year of her Master’s programme at the Fudan University in Shanghai. To study in China has taught her the advantage of mobility and cultural diversity, which is useful within the Business Development industry in Hong Kong where she works today.
Quan participated in the EUTOPIA virtual simulation exercise on the EU Digital Services Act
Quan Xin is a student at the Master’s Programme in European Studies, Humanities Track. On the 4-5 of February 2021 she participated in the EUTOPIA virtual simulation exercise on the EU Digital Services Act. She found it to be a good opportunity to see how politicians interact with the media and the stakeholders during the legislation process.
"I do different things every day”
Purushottam Adhikari is an alumnus of the Master’s Programme in European Studies, Social Science Track. Today he works as a Political Associate at the European External Action Service, EU delegation to Nepal.
Bo recommends everyone to do an internship during their studies
Bo Dohmen graduated from the Master’s programme in European studies in 2017. For her it was easy to find a job and today she works as Public Affairs Manager at the European Flavour Association (EFFA).
Read the full interview with Bo
Juan landed a job in the EU advocacy sector
Juan José Fernández Romero from Spain works as Policy Assistant at an European patients´ advocacy organization. Much of the knowledge he gained and skills he developed studying the Master’s programme in European Studies (MAES), he still uses daily.
Master's Programme in European Studies, Humanities Track (HMAES)
Professors believe in us
Lara John from Germany is very satisfied with the Master's Programme in European Studies, Humanities Track. Right now she is doing an internship at the Centre for European Research at the University of Gothenburg (CERGU).
