Dr. Giacomo Solano

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Giacomo Solano is a Senior Assistant Professor specializing in International Economics at Radboud University, focusing on topics related to social labor market integration of migrants and migrant entrepreneurship. He is affiliated with the Nijmegen School of Management and the Radboud University Network on Migrant Inclusion (RUNOMI). His research interests extend to comparative integration policies, social dynamics in developing countries, and social network analysis. Solano holds a joint PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Milan-Bicocca. Prior to his current role, he worked as the Head of Research at the Migration Policy Group (MPG), as well as at the European Commission and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). His projects include DigiSkills2Work, aimed at enhancing digital skills for the labor market integration of female refugees in the Netherlands, and other initiatives focusing on migrant inclusion and social dynamics. He has a rich academic background with numerous publications and has received research grants to support his work in migration policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Focus on International Economics, particularly in the context of migrant integration.

Head of Research

2015-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Migration Policy Group (MPG) •

Led research initiatives on migration policies.

Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) •

Conducted research on migration-related issues.

Post-Doc Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Eindhoven University of Technology •

Engaged in post-doctoral research in economics and migration.

Requirements for Radboud University

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).