Professor Dr. Claes De Vreese

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Biography

Claes H. de Vreese is a University Professor at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on political communication as part of the Amsterdam School of Communication Research. He currently holds the Chair of Political Communication and actively directs the UvA Platform on Information, Communication, and Data Society. His research interests center around the intersection of automation, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, examining their impacts on democratic processes. He has published extensively on subjects such as microtargeting, news recommendation systems, and disinformation, with funding from various grants including those from the European Research Council and the Dutch Science Foundation. De Vreese has been recognized as a fellow of multiple prestigious academies and has received the Swanson Career Achievement Award and the NeFCA Career Award. He has chaired several significant programs within his field and lectured internationally, contributing to the discourse on communication processes and their influence on public opinion and journalism.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Political Communication Democracy Media Democracy Microtargeting News Recommendation Disinformation Comparative Journalism Research Public Opinion European Integration

Experience

University Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Holding a chair in Political Communication, focusing on the influence of media and technology on democratic processes.

Chair

2010-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Amsterdam School of Communication Research • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Led a program focusing on political communication and journalism.

Adjunct Dean

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Faculty of Social Sciences, UvA • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Oversaw academic programs and initiatives within the Faculty.

Awards

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Swanson Career Achievement Award

2018-01-01
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NeFCA Career Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560

Prerequisites

Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report

Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.