Professor Dr. Koen Salemink

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Koen Salemink is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen specializing in Rural Development, Community Development, Cultural Geography, and Social Exclusion. He serves as the European Editor for 'Local Economy,' contributing to discourse in economic and social research focused on rural areas. His academic work investigates the dynamics of rural communities and their development challenges, addressing issues related to social exclusion and community engagement. Through a critical examination of geographic factors and their implications, he aims to inform policies that support sustainable rural development. Koen actively engages in research initiatives that align with his expertise, contributing to both academic and practical understandings of cultural and economic geography.

Research Interests

Rural Development Community Development Cultural Geography Social Exclusion

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of Cultural Geography and its application in community development.

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.