Dr. Martijn Van Der Heide

Professor

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Biography

Martijn van der Heide is a Professor on Special Appointment focusing on nature-inclusive rural development at the University of Groningen. His expertise lies in ecological environmental economics, agricultural economics policy, and rural development. Van der Heide is dedicated to promoting nature inclusivity in rural landscapes and has been influential in various academic and professional initiatives. He serves as a lector at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, where he contributes to advancing biodiversity in rural areas. With a commitment to research on sustainable development practices, he actively influences policy and community engagement through his work. His research interests include ecological management and the intersection of economics with environmental sustainability, particularly in rural contexts. Van der Heide’s work reflects a deep understanding of the complexities involved in creating policies that enhance both human and environmental well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Lector

2025-12-02 — Present

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences • Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Focus on biodiversity in rural landscapes.

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.