Dr. Bart Jacobs

Professor

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Biography

Bart Jacobs is a professor at Radboud University, where he plays a pivotal role in the Interdisciplinary Hub for Digitalization and Society. His expertise spans legal history, philosophical ethics, and political philosophy, reflecting a commitment to addressing complex societal challenges through theoretical computer science and practical interdisciplinary ethics. Jacobs is notably a member of the Academia Europaea and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). His distinguished career includes being awarded the ERC Advanced Grant and receiving the Stevin Prize in 2021 for his contributions to the field. He actively engages in societal debates, including those within the government and parliament, and has initiated several projects advocating for public values, including the co-founding of Nijmegen's interdisciplinary iHub focused on digitalization in society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in interdisciplinary ethics, legal history, and philosophical ethics.

Awards

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Stevin Prize

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).