Dr. Benjamin Jansen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Jansen is a PhD candidate at the University of Basel, in the Department of Political Economics within the Faculty of Business and Economics. His research focuses on Political Economics, particularly examining Social Identity, Cleavage Theory, and the role of Economics in Happiness and Rental Housing Markets. He employs Applied Econometrics in his studies and has authored several working papers and publications, including contributions to the Wellbeing Policy series. His teaching experience encompasses a range of subjects, including Public Policy and Political Economics, where he has taken on roles as a teaching assistant and supervisor for various seminars and theses. Jansen's academic journey is grounded in his education at the University of Basel, where he earned both his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Economics, with a strong emphasis on Political Economics. He is deeply engaged in understanding the emotional polarization within Swiss society, contributing to national discussions through publications and articles.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Conducting research in Political Economics, focusing on social identity and emotional polarization.

Teaching Assistant

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Assisting in lectures and seminars related to Economics and Political Economics.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.