Dr. Gijs Brandsma

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gijs Jan Brandsma researches European Union politics governance, parliamentary administration, and political staff in national parliaments. He focuses particularly on issues related to institutions, transparency, democratic accountability, and decision-making in the relationship between EU institutions and member states. Brandsma has contributed to various significant projects, including research on the Democratic Legitimacy of the EU, and has been involved with multiple collaborative projects financed by organizations such as NWO and DfG. His insights have led to awards for his teaching excellence, further demonstrating his commitment to both research and education in governance studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaches and conducts research on EU politics and governance.

Awards

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Teacher of the Year

2013-06-15
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Top-3 Teaching Award

2013-06-15

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).