Dr. Guus Meershoek

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Guus Meershoek is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, where he teaches Public Administration, focusing on Safety Governance. He also serves as a researcher and lecturer in Police Integrity and Police History at the Dutch Police Academy. His research centers on modern policing, the role of ICT in public safety governance, and the integrity of the police, as well as the historical context of policing in the Netherlands. Meershoek's expertise includes social sciences, policing, and the impact of organized crime on societal resilience. He has published several works, including studies on police integrity and responses to organized crime. His significant contributions to the field are reflected in his critical examination of policing dynamics and the historical persecution of Jews during the German occupation of the Netherlands. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Co-production in public safety and Master’s degrees in both Public Private Policing and Public Safety Governance.

Research Interests

Courses

Public Administration

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.