Dr. Bob De Graaff

Professor

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Biography

Bob de Graaff is a Professor of Intelligence Security Studies at Utrecht University within the Department of History. From 2005 to 2010, he held a special chair focusing on political and cultural reconstruction from a humanistic perspective, established by the Foundation Socrates. He was a professor of terrorism and counterterrorism at the Campus The Hague of Leiden University from 2007 to 2009. Subsequently, he served as a professor at the Netherlands Defense Academy from 2010 to 2017, where he specialized in intelligence and security. Currently, he is involved in writing a comprehensive history of the Netherlands Defense Intelligence and Security Service. His expertise lies in various areas including intelligence history, security studies, and the socio-political underpinnings of security and intelligence in historical contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology