Dr. Freek Schmidt

Professor

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Biography

Freek Schmidt is a Full Professor in Architectural History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he specializes in the history and contemporary relevance of living environments. He teaches the Master's program in Architectural History, focusing on the critical examination of architecture as a social and cultural act. Schmidt’s recent book, "Passion Control: Dutch Architectural Culture Eighteenth Century" (Ashgate 2016), highlights his scholarly contributions to the built environment's history. His research spans early modern to modern periods, examining topics such as eighteenth-century home culture and twentieth-century urban development plans for Amsterdam. He is also the editor of the Amsterdam University Press book series on Landscape & Heritage Studies. Schmidt actively engages with various architectural history networks and has contributed significantly to the field through events and lectures.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Tenured position focusing on the history and implications of architectural practices.

Awards

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Samuel H. Kress Fellowship

2005-04-06

Courses

(De)Constructing Heritage Architecture Town Planning Historical Introduction to Amsterdam Fieldwork Architecture, Cities, Landscapes History of Media, Art, Design and Architecture: Early Modern

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.