Dr. Brian Ostafin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian Ostafin is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen with expertise in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology. His research interests encompass the meaning of life, emotion, mindfulness, and implicit measures of attention and association. He is actively involved in the university's program and education committee and serves on the editorial board for the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Ostafin has a strong academic presence and has guided numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in his lab, contributing to advancements in psychological science.

Research Interests

Meaning Of Life Emotion Mindfulness Implicit Measures Attention Association

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Teaching and research in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology.

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.