Dr. Pál Nyiri

Professor

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Biography

Pál Nyiri is a prominent academic affiliated with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in historical and contemporary migrations, nationalism, and the politics of immigration in Eastern Europe and China. Educated at Moscow State University and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, he holds doctorates in history and sociology. Nyiri has also taught at Macquarie University in Sydney before joining VU. His research focuses on international mobility among contemporary Chinese elites, examining themes related to Chinese nationalism and societal integration. He is engaged in supervising several dissertation projects, which include topics such as the jade trade on the China-Burma border and migrant worker advocacy in Southeast Asia. Additionally, Nyiri is the editor of the New Mobilities Asia series published by Amsterdam University Press and serves on the editorial boards of several academic journals, including the China Journal and the European Journal of Chinese Studies. His academic contributions span various disciplines, reflecting a commitment to understanding migration and cultural dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Staff

— Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Engaged in teaching and supervising research in the areas of sociology and history with a focus on the migration of Chinese populations.

Courses

Undergraduate Courses on Historical Migrations Graduate Courses on Contemporary Migrations

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.