Dr. Jana Vyrastekova

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jana Vyrastekova is an Associate Professor in the field of Economic Theory and Policy at Radboud University. Her research centers on social inclusion, prosocial behavior, and the application of experimental economics to understand decision-making processes. She utilizes economic experiments and secondary field data to address how social norms affect social inclusion and the impact of behavioral interventions and institutions on societal policies. Vyrastekova has been involved in multiple projects aimed at fostering equality in education and developing teaching methodologies, such as Personalized Learning and Bildung Identity Formation. She received the Comenius Teaching Fellow Award in 2018 for her innovative approaches and was recognized as a Senior Comenius Teaching Fellow in 2020. As a Teacher Ambassador for the Faculty of Management, she is dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning experiences at the university. Vyrastekova's commitment to her field is evident through her extensive research and contributions to educational projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Teaching and conducting research in Economic Theory and Policy, focusing on social inclusion and experimental decision-making.

Awards

#2018

Comenius Teaching Fellow

2018-01-01
#2020

Senior Comenius Teaching Fellow

2020-01-01

Courses

Economic Theory Behavioral Economics

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).