Dr. Helga De Valk

Professor

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Biography

Helga de Valk is an Honorary Professor at the University of Groningen, specializing in family studies with a focus on international migration and the demographic characteristics of migrant populations. She has extensive research experience in family formation and intergenerational relationships. As the Director of the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute, she contributes to the understanding of demographic trends in the Netherlands and abroad. Additionally, she serves as the President of the European Association of Population Studies, facilitating collaboration among researchers in population studies across Europe. De Valk has also played a significant role in advisory capacities, being a member of the Advisory Committee on Aliens Affairs (Adviescommissie voor Vreemdelingenzaken). Her work emphasizes the importance of demographic trends and their implications for social policy and family dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2005-01-01 — Present

Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute • Hague, Netherlands

Oversees research and policy development related to demographic trends in the Netherlands.

President

2020-01-01 — Present

European Association Population Studies • Europe

Facilitates collaboration among population studies researchers in Europe.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.