Dr. Michel Doortmont

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michel Doortmont is a Reader in International Relations and African Studies at the University of Groningen. His research interests encompass African studies, international relations, development studies, cultural heritage, non-western history, European expansion, and the history of Dutch foreign policy, including its colonial and development policies. He has held visiting positions, including at the African Studies Centre at Leiden University, and actively participates in various scholarly organizations such as the Royal Geographical Society and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). His contributions extend to editorial roles in academic publishing and serving on scientific committees, notably for the CRG African History Conference in Basel in 2024. Furthermore, Doortmont has been involved in selection committees for funding competitions, emphasizing the significance of inter-disciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Reader in International Relations and African Studies.

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.