”It was time well spent and the teachers were fantastic”

When Magdalena Andersson took over as Sweden's first female Prime Minister, she appointed Ida Karkiainen as Minister Public Administration. Ida Karkiainen grew up in Matkakoski a few miles north of Haparanda and studied political science at Luleå University of Technology.

"Environmental policy is linked to human welfare and survival"

Carina Lundmark is an assistant professor of political science. She is an examiner and teaches, among other things, the course human and the earth's resources as well as the subject teacher education in social studies. She is the educational leader for the political science program and for the new focus on environmental and climate policy.

"Luleå grew into something bigger than just a temporary stop point"

Joakim Jakobsson is 25 years old and is studying Political Sciences.

Joakim Jakobsson

"New perspectives broaden one's mind"

The dream of exchange studies became true when Axel Johansson spent a semester in the United States.

"I wanted a broad education."

Jehna Al-Moushahidi studied Political Science at Luleå University of Technology and graduated 2015.

"I encourage discussion"

Charlotte Söderberg teaches political science. For her is reflection and discussions key aspects of teaching.

Bachelor Programme in Political Science

180 Credits, Programme, bachelor's level

This programme is only offered in the language of Swedish.
Please visit the Swedish page for more information.

Published:15 March 2017

Updated: 11 April 2022