Dr. James Vreeland

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Biography

James Raymond Vreeland is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, where he also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies. He earned his Ph.D. from New York University in 1999. His research focuses on international political economy with a specialization in international institutions. Vreeland has contributed to editorial boards, including that of the journal International Organization. He has authored significant works, including 'IMF Economic Development' published by Cambridge University Press in March 2003, and 'International Monetary Fund: Politics of Conditional Lending' released by Routledge in January 2007. He co-edited 'Globalization and the Nation State: The Impact of the IMF and World Bank' alongside Gustav Ranis and Stephen Kosack. Vreeland's scholarly contributions are published in several prestigious journals such as American Political Science Review and World Politics, covering topics related to transparency, democratization, and international organizations.

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Courses

Spring 2026 Fall 2025 Spring 2025

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.