Dr. Henk Kummeling

Professor

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Biography

Henk Kummeling is a Distinguished University Professor at Utrecht University, focusing on the connection between the university and society, particularly in the field of constitutional law. He studied law at Nijmegen and obtained his doctorate in 1988. He was appointed as Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law at Tilburg University and has been with Utrecht University since 1995 as a Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law. From 2008 to 2014, he served as the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics, Governance and Organization. Kummeling was the President of the Dutch Electoral Council from 2005 to 2017 and was recognized with an appointment as a distinguished professor due to his remarkable academic contributions. His career reflects a commitment to connecting education and research, and he has played a significant role in developing the 'Utrecht educational model'. Kummeling has taught in various countries, including China, Indonesia, the UK, USA, Suriname, and South Africa. He is focused on interdisciplinary research education, internationalization, and enhancing the social relevance of universities.

Research Interests

Experience

Rector Magnificus

2018-06-01 — 2025-03-27

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Serves as the Rector Magnificus, focusing on the strategic direction of the university.

Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law

— Present

Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands

Held a professorship focusing on constitutional and administrative aspects of law.

Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law

1995-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Specializes in comparative studies of constitutional law.

Dean

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Faculty of Law, Economics, Governance and Organization • Utrecht, Netherlands

Oversaw academic and administrative operations of the faculty.

President

2005-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Dutch Electoral Council • The Netherlands

Led the electoral council, managing election processes in the Netherlands.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology