Dr. Despoina Georgiou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Despoina Georgiou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences at Utrecht University, where she is also a research lead and coordinator of the HER group at the Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning. She holds a Master’s degree in Research Teaching and Learning from the Technical University of Munich and a PhD from the International Doctoral School REASON at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich. Her research focuses on teaching and learning in higher education, particularly innovative learning environments that foster professional growth among educators and students. Despoina studies challenge-based learning, adaptive expertise, and the use of artificial intelligence in innovative higher education. She also coordinates the EARLI Special Interest Group 4 on Higher Education.

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