Dr. Hans Weiler

Professor

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Biography

Hans N. Weiler is Professor Emeritus in the field of Political Science at Stanford University, specializing in Comparative Politics. He served as the Rektor at Viadrina European University in Germany and held the position of Academic Secretary at Stanford from 2014 to 2017. His extensive experience in higher education governance includes contributions to the International Institute for Educational Planning and the drafting of significant reports regarding the reform of higher education in Germany. Weiler's research interests span topics including the evolution of academic governance, the challenges facing American higher education, and the comparison of educational systems in the US and Europe. He has written extensively about the state of higher education, publishing various articles and books, including analyses of American and German educational policies. With a burgeoning interest in professional schools and their role in higher education, Weiler has participated in numerous advisory roles and has collaborated with several universities and educational institutions. Furthermore, he has made significant contributions to discussions on the internationalization of higher education, engaging with topics such as faculty recruitment, the impact of globalization on education, and the role of digital technologies in learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1975-09-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Taught courses on political science, particularly focusing on comparative politics and governance.

Rektor

2009-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Viadrina European University • Frankfurt (Oder), Germany

Oversaw university operations and contributed to academic governance in a European context.

Academic Secretary

2014-01-01 — 2017-08-31

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Facilitated academic governance and contributed to the history of Stanford's Academic Senate.

Courses

The Puzzle of European Politics: Democracy, Markets, International Relations

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.