Dr. Christof Parnreiter

Professor

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Biography

Christof Parnreiter is a Professor of Economic Geography at the Institute of Geography, University of Hamburg. He specializes in Human Geography with a focus on globalization geographies, world economy, global cities, urban research, development studies, and migration studies in Latin America. Parnreiter completed his doctoral studies at the University of Vienna, focusing on economic history and has authored research on Latin American cities during the 20th century. His academic career includes a visiting professorship at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and participation in notable research projects at institutions like the University of Chicago. He has served on various editorial boards and advisory councils concerning urban and migration studies internationally, promoting interdisciplinary research on globalization and metropolitan areas. Parnreiter's work often bridges the gap between theory and empirical research, contributing significant insights into the challenges and dynamics of urbanization in developing regions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Economic Geography

— Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Lead research and teaching in Economic Geography, with a focus on globalization and its effects on urban development.

Visiting Professor

— Present

National Autonomous University of Mexico • Mexico City, Mexico

Conducted research in economic geography and globalization.

Scientific Staff Member

— Present

Institute of Urban and Regional Research, Austrian Academy of Sciences • Vienna, Austria

Engaged in research on urban studies and migration impacts.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

Department of Sociology, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL, USA

Worked on projects examining global cities and migration.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).