Dr. Jacob Dijkstra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jacob Dijkstra is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, involved in research and teaching in the field of sociology. His expertise lies in game theory, exchange networks, collective decision making, and mathematical sociology. He contributes to the understanding of how social structures and norms influence community dynamics and decisions. Dijkstra has been instrumental in guiding students and researchers in exploring complex sociological interactions and theoretical frameworks. His work aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical implications, shaping the discourse in his field. Based at the Sociology department, he engages in various projects that address pressing societal issues through a sociological lens.

Research Interests

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.