Dr. Matthias Van Rossum

Professor

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Biography

Matthias van Rossum is a professor at Radboud University, holding an endowed chair in Economical and Social Demographic History, and is affiliated with the Radboud Institute for Cultural History. He specializes in Global History, particularly focusing on Labour Colonialism. At the International Institute of Social History, which is part of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences, he works as a senior researcher. His academic interests include Global Labour History, Slavery, Colonialism, the Dutch East India Company, and Social History. He is currently involved in several significant research projects, including 'GLOBALISE', 'Resisting Enslavement', and 'Voices Enslavement'. He plays a significant role in exploring historical issues related to slavery and labor within a global context, coordinating networks, and databases dedicated to these subjects. He also contributes to teaching courses on forced migrations in global history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Endowed chair in Economical and Social Demographic History.

Senior Researcher

— Present

International Institute of Social History • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Researching topics related to labour colonialism and global history.

Courses

Banished, deported, sold: Forced migrations in global history, 1600-present

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
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  • 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).