Dr. Amina Helmi

Professor

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Biography

Amina Helmi is a Professor at the University of Groningen, specializing in Milky Way formation and evolution, Galactic Dynamics, and Galactic Archaeology. Her research significantly contributes to our understanding of dark matter and the structural formation of the Milky Way galaxy. A member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities, she is recognized for her scholarly achievements, including being awarded the Spinoza Prize in 2019. She actively participates in various councils, such as the Netherlands ESO Council and the Astronomy Council (Raad voor de Astronomie). Helmi is dedicated to advancing astronomical science and education through research and mentorship at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Professorship in the Department of Astronomy, focusing on galactic research.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.