Dr. Matthijs Van Schadewijk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthijs van Schadewijk is an Assistant Professor in the Social Law Division at Radboud University. He teaches Master's courses including Advanced Labour Law and Enterprise & Employment and coordinates the Master's theses in this division, specifically supervising theses in the area of employment law. His research focuses on employment law, with particular interests in sustainable employment, cross-border labour, and the interaction between employment law and corporate law within the context of Dutch and European law. In early 2023, he defended his PhD, which concentrated on the legal framework governing group companies in employment law and how integrated employment legislation traditionally regulates the contractual relationship between employers and employees. Matthijs holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in European Law and Dutch Law from Radboud University Nijmegen, graduating with honors, and a degree in Corporate Insolvency Law from Nottingham Law School. He is an active member of the program committee for the law faculty and serves as a confidential contact person. Matthijs also holds various other roles in professional publications and organizations related to labor law.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Matthijs van Schadewijk teaches courses and coordinates Master's theses in employment law.

Courses

Advanced Labour Law Enterprise and Employment Law in Action Master's thesis International and European Law Social Security Law

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).