Study at Department of Government
At the Department of Government, you can study political science and development studies. Either within one of our programmes or as independent courses.
Political Science
Modern political science addresses issues of governance with a wide range of empirical focus, theoretical influences and methods. Power and influence are key concepts and at the centre is the state in relation to the structures of society and the living conditions of individuals.
Development Studies
Development studies focuses on processes in political, social and economic change in a global perspective and studies the conditions for sustainable development in different policy areas in an unequal world.
Our programmes
Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences
The Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences is taught in Swedish.
Master's Programme in Political Science
The programme is taught in English and has a strong research base, providing insight into different subfields within the political sciences.
PhD Programme in Political Science
The PhD Programme in Political Science aims at nurturing scholars with the capacity for high quality international research.
What do our former students say?
Student associations
Uppsala Political Science Students’ Association
Uppsala Political Science Students’ Association
Alumni Association for Political Science Students
Student Office at the Department of Government
Office hours (September–May)
- Monday and Wednesday 10:00–11:30
- Tuesday and Thursday 13:00–14:30
E-mail: expeditionen@statsvet.uu.se
Telephone: 018-471 12 06
Visiting address
Östra Ågatan 19
753 22 Uppsala
Postal address
Statsvetenskapliga institutionen
P.O. Box 514
751 20 Uppsala
The Student Office is closed on public holidays and "klämdagar" (the day between the public holiday and the weekend) during the academic year. Usually the office is also closed the afternoon before major holidays. During the summer, the drop-in service is closed and the department is usually fully closed for one to two weeks from mid-July.
Study counsellors at the Department of Government
Visiting address: Gamla Torget 6, floor 7. If you do not have a campus card, you enter the building via Östra Ågatan 19. Then go to floor 4, walk through the building to the second stairwell and then up to floor 7.
Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences, freestanding courses
Marie Nylund
Telephone: 018-471 12 04
polkand@statsvet.uu.se
Zoom link Marie Nylund: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/61153307706
Master's Programme in Political Science, freestanding courses
Anna Reuterhäll
Telephone: 018-471 57 24
studievagledare@statsvet.uu.se
Zoom link Anna Reuterhäll: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/63828394924
Exchange Studies
Stina-Lena Kaarle
Telephone: 018-471 74 43
stina-lena.kaarle@statsvet.uu.se
Study counsellor for students with disabilities
If you have a disability, you can get support in your studies. For example, you can get help with taking notes during lectures, a sign language interpreter, course literature in the form of talking books or more time during exams. It is important that you contact the university's coordinator for students with disabilities when you register for a programme or course.
If you need support in your studies at the Department of Political Science, contact Anna Reuterhäll.
Anna Reuterhäll
Telephone: 018-471 57 24
studievagledare@statsvet.uu.se
Zoom link Anna Reuterhäll: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/63828394924
The Reception
Östra Ågatan 19
Vecka 51
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Monday 8/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Tuesday 9/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Wednesday 10/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Thursday 11/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Friday 12/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Saturday 13/12
Closed
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Sunday 14/12
Closed
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