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Studies in comparative politics

The Department of Comparative Politics offers bachelor degree and master degree in comparative politics, and a bachelor's degree in Europe studies. In addition we have many courses open for exchange students and other students, some are in english. You can read more about our courses under "Education".

Chinese Politics in a Globalized World

Our new, collaborative semester course in Shanghai (Fudan University) is up and running! Every spring semester, we offer this unique opportunity to study Chinese politics and developments in a global perspective. The course is a close collaboration between Nordic and Chinese universities, with close integration between Nordic and Chinese students and scholars! For more info, see our pages.

 

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What is comparative politics?

Comparative politics is the systematic study of political institutions, organisations, processes and behaviour at the local, national and international level. Comparisons across political systems and over time are central to the subject. The main focus of the research is democracy and democratisation in a wide sense, thematically and geographically.

  • New staff member
    Michaël Tatham

    A presentation of Michaël Tatham

    Michaël Tatham has recently been named Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Politics. This is a short presentation of our newest colleague.

  • The Stein Rokkan Memorial Lecture
    Margaret Levi

    The 2012 Rokkan Lecture: Margaret Levi

    This year's Rokkan lecture will be held by Margaret Levi, Jere L. Bacharach Professor of International Studies, Department of Political Science, University of Washington.

  • News
    APSA: Democratic Imperatives

    Gloppen in APSA's Task Force

    The American Political Science Association's (APSA) "Task Force on Democracy, Economic Security, and Social Justice in a Volatile World" published it's final report this spring. Siri Gloppen, from the Department of Comparative Politics, has been a member of the task force.

  • News
    Fudan University

    Good start for Nordic-Chinese cooperation

    The first semester of the new exchange program at Fudan University in Shanghai is well underway. The semester course give students insights into Chinese politics and development in a global perspective.

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    New head of International Development Program

    Professor Deborah Brautigam is moving on to Johns Hopkins University.

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