Dr. Jan Zurné

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jan Julia Zurné is an Assistant Professor in Political History at Radboud University Nijmegen. His main research focuses on connected history, particularly concerning occupied Western Europe during World War II. He explores the interplay between crime, criminal justice history, and Transitional Justice. His recent projects include investigating interrogation practices in the aftermath of the war and the prosecution of wartime crimes. He is actively involved in shaping a deeper understanding of justice in historical contexts and has contributed to several publications on these topics.

Research Interests

Connected History Occupied Western Europe World War II Crime Criminal Justice History Transitional Justice

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).