Dr. Jan Willem Duyvendak

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Biography

Jan Willem Duyvendak is a Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Amsterdam and previously served as the director of the Verwey-Jonker Research Institute on Social Issues. Duyvendak’s academic background includes master’s degrees in sociology and philosophy from the University of Groningen and a doctorate focused on new social movements from the University of Amsterdam. His research interests are centered on societal transformations, issues of belonging and home, and the effects of nativism. Notable published works include 'Politics of Home: Nostalgia and Belonging in Western Europe and the United States' (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) and 'Crafting Citizenship: Negotiating Tensions in Modern Society' (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012). In addition to his academic publications, he has held prominent roles including Distinguished Fellow at the Advanced Research Collaborative at the City University of New York and has been involved in various significant academic committees and institutes across Europe.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.