Dr. Michiel Leezenberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michiel Leezenberg is an associate professor at the University of Amsterdam’s Department of Philosophy, specializing in the interrelation of philosophy and the humanities. He coordinates the Research Master in Philosophy and contributes to the M.A. program on Islam in the Modern World. His teaching encompasses Social Political Ideologies in Islam, as well as courses on Foucault, Humanities, and Comparative Philosophy. Leezenberg's research focuses on NWO-funded projects including 'Bildung as Enlightenment: An Interactional Perspective' and 'Sacred Secular: Genealogies of Self, State, Society in the Modernizing Islamic World'. He has published works addressing Islamic philosophy and contemporary philosophical discourse, and has made notable contributions to the field through his active participation in academic programs and workshops internationally. Leezenberg collaborates with other scholars, including Professor R. Peters, on key research initiatives that examine the nuances of modern Islamic thought.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.