Dr. Manon Van Der Heijden

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Biography

Manon van der Heijden is a Professor of Comparative Urban History at Leiden University. Her research interests encompass Economic Social History with a focus on crime and gender from the years 1600 to 1900, providing a comparative perspective. She explores global interactions that shape urban environments throughout history. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in teaching Urban Studies at the undergraduate level, as well as offering master's programs in Cities, Migration, and Global Interdependence with a research focus in History. Through her academic work, she aims to deepen the understanding of historical urban development and its implications in a global context.

Research Interests

Courses

Urban Studies (BA) History (BA) Cities, Migration Global Interdependence (MA) History (Research) (MA) Cities, Migration Global Interdependence (Research) (MA)

Requirements for Leiden University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:7.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:4
Reading
Required:4
Writing
Required:4
Speaking
Required:4
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related programme (e.g. Life Science, Biomedical Sciences) Accumulated at least 120 EC in Biology domain At least 4EC in genes, molecules, and cells At least 4EC in plant sciences At least 4EC in animal sciences At least 4EC in ecology, evolution, and biodiversity
Application Checklist
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Digital copies of diplomas and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Biology