Dr. Christopher Rickard

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Biography

Christopher Francis Rickard is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich, focusing on research and teaching in the field of Humanities and Social Political Sciences. His work includes various subjects related to international security policies, seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the context of global political issues. With a commitment to contributing to both academic discourse and practical policy-making, Christopher engages with contemporary challenges in social and political environments.

Research Interests

Humanities Social Political Sciences

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.