Dr. Onno Van Nijf

Professor

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Biography

Onno van Nijf is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Groningen. His research encompasses the political and cultural history of the Greek city states during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. He has a keen interest in sports history, particularly Greek festivals and epigraphy, as well as topics related to citizenship and funerary culture. In addition to his academic responsibilities, van Nijf serves as a board member for the National Research School Classical Studies in the Netherlands, known as OIKOS. He is also involved in various research initiatives aimed at advancing the study of classical disciplines. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of ancient societies through both teaching and extensive research.

Research Interests

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.