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Universitetet i Bergen: Politikk og forvaltning, master

At the Department of Government, we research and teach key topics in political science including state-society relations, politics and administration, governance, democratization, and public-private roles.

Our programs are ideal for those interested in society’s structure and issues like security, climate, welfare, and major reforms. Learn more about our international students' experiences here. Read about international students' experiences from our Master's programme here

NEW PUBLICATION
Siri og Lise

New article on Legalised resistance to democratisation in common law Africa

“On a day when resistance to autocratisation seems particularly urgent, Lise Rakner and I are pleased that our article on "Legalized resistance to autocratisation in common law Africa" is out in Third World Quarterly” – Siri Gloppen says.

Exchange
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Infinite Possibilities: My Exchange Experience at the University of São Paulo

My name is Ianira Vieira, and I am a master's student in Politics and Governance of Global Challenges. As a person who has lived in different countries, I have always had an interest in exploring different cultures and understanding complex global issues from diverse perspectives.

Education
Students in a learning situation

UiB Master’s Programme Secures NOK 3 Million Grant for Global Classroom Initiative

«We will teach the courses at five universities in different ways. We will create shared teaching materials, and students at all five institutions will participate through teacher and student mobility», professor Lise Rakner says.

Experiences from internship
Andrea Rygh-Johansen

My Internship at the Rafto Foundation

My name is Andrea Rygh-Johansen, and I'm currently in my second year of the master’s program in Politics and Governance of Global Challenges. Before this, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Administration and Organizational Science here at the institute. This semester, I wanted to step out of the...

Name change

The department has recently changed its name, and we are currently working on updating our website. You may come across pages that show the department’s old name. Learn more about the recent name change here.

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  • The word alumni is Latin, and means "former student at a school".
  • UiB Alumni is a venue for alumnis, professionals and students associated with the University of Bergen (UiB). The webpage provides information and news from the Department and the University.

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