Dr. Giulia Cimarelli

Instructor

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Biography

Giulia Cimarelli is a behavioural biologist specializing in social behaviour and social cognition, primarily working with domestic dogs, humans, and cats. Her research interests include intra- and inter-specific relationships, social learning, social support, stress buffering, personality, and domestication. Giulia manages a field site in Morocco where her team of researchers and students studies the behaviour and cognition of free-ranging dogs, focusing on their pack formation and interactions with humans. Her work is interdisciplinary, frequently collaborating with endocrinologists and geneticists. As a passionate lecturer, she teaches a variety of topics in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. Giulia invites students interested in thesis projects involving companion animals, especially pet and free-ranging dogs in Morocco.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to the selected programme Sufficient academic performance (unweighted average 70% or 7.0/10.0) Basic knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or recent transcript if not graduated)
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • Statement of Purpose (optional but recommended for specializations)
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are 2 years (120 ECTS). Admission decisions are usually issued within 6-8 weeks.