Dr. Başak Bilecen

Professor

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Biography

Başak Bilecen is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Groningen. She specializes in international migration, transnational social protection, personal network analysis, and mixed-methods research design. Prof. Bilecen has also explored health and well-being within her research. Prior to her current position, she was an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen and has experience as a John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellow at the Center for European Studies at Harvard University, as well as an Assistant Professor at Bielefeld University in Germany. Her contributions to the field are marked by her focus on combining qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand complex social dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Current position teaching and researching sociology.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Harvard University • USA

Conducted research in the Center for European Studies.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Bielefeld University • Germany

Taught sociology and conducted research.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

Bielefeld University • Germany

Engaged in research projects in sociology.

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.