Dr. Frank Schimmelfennig

Professor

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Biography

Frank Schimmelfennig is a Professor of European Politics at ETH Zurich and a member of the Center for Comparative International Studies. He is affiliated with the Swiss National Research Council and serves as an Associate at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute. He has held significant positions including Chairman of the Scientific Board at the Institut für Europäische Politik Berlin. His research predominantly explores European integration and its various facets. He was awarded the ERC Advanced Grant for the project titled 'Bordering Europe: Boundary Formation in European Integration' (EUROBORD). Schimmelfennig has authored several influential publications, including books on differentiated European integration and the role of international parliaments. His recent works include 'Ever Looser Union? Differentiated European Integration' and 'Integration Differentiation in the European Union: Theory and Policies'. He has led numerous research projects focusing on crucial aspects such as enlargement and neighborhood policies in Europe, contributing to the academic discourse in European Politics and International Relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Full Professor at ETH Zurich focusing on European politics and integration.

Awards

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Editors’ Special Prize

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Michael Endres Prize

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International Geneva Award

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Golden Owl Teaching Award

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Book Award 2003/2004

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.