Dr. Asya Zhelyazkova

Associate Professor

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Biography

Asya Zhelyazkova is an Associate Professor at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her academic interests include political science and governance, particularly how digital tools can be utilized to combat democratic decline. Zhelyazkova is involved in significant research projects, including the TWIN4DEM project funded by Horizon Europe, which aims to study democratic resilience using digital twin technologies. Her work focuses on the analysis and communication surrounding voting behavior and the political strategies employed in contemporary governance. Zhelyazkova actively participates in teaching and professional development courses related to political science and global governance, guiding students through their academic journeys. She has a strong commitment to researching and understanding the complexities of political environments in Europe and beyond.

Research Interests

Courses

Parties Govern. Global Times Global & European Governance Political Science Master's thesis/Final Research Project Global & European Governance

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.