Dr. Frank Smeele

Professor

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Biography

Frank Smeele is a full professor of Commercial Law at Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He specializes in transport law, focusing on maritime insurance and international trade practices. Smeele has contributed significantly to debates and academic discussions in the field, including organizing events such as debate evenings for the Dutch Transport Law Association. He is actively involved in teaching a range of courses including Marine Insurance, Maritime Casualties, and International Business Law at both bachelor and master levels. His research interests encompass various aspects of commercial law, particularly as they relate to transport and maritime activities, consistently engaging with current legal challenges and trends in these areas.

Research Interests

Courses

Marine Insurance Maritime Casualties International Trade Commercial Law Research and Writing Skills

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.