Dr. Nathan Van Kleij

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan van Kleij is a lecturer in medieval history at the University of Amsterdam and a researcher at the Amsterdam Centre for Urban History. His primary research interests include social, cultural, and urban history with a focus on the fifteenth century. He has delved into topics related to public spaces, the built environment, violence, conflicts, crime and punishment, communication, and civic governance. Nathan completed his PhD at the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies in 2021, with a dissertation titled 'Façade: Town Halls, Publicity, Urban Society in the Fifteenth-Century Low Countries,' which examined the multifaceted public use of late medieval town halls. His current projects include a public history book on medieval stereotypes and a study on ‘stone donations’ or fines levied by urban governments ostensibly used for urban infrastructure. With a background that includes teaching roles at both the University of Amsterdam and Leiden University, Nathan is also involved in the development of educational curricula focused on urban history and medieval studies.

Research Interests

Courses

MA Urban History BA Historical Debates BA The World Street BA Medieval History BA Medieval Violence Pre-master Academic Skills BA Tutoring BA City and Urban Society 1300-1650 BA Introduction to History BA Introduction to History II BA History of Punishment BA Bachelor Theses

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.