Dr. Rainer Watermann

Professor

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Biography

Rainer Watermann is a full professor at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Empirical Research Education. He earned his diploma in Educational Science from the University of Münster in 1996, followed by a doctorate (Dr. phil) from Freie Universität Berlin in 2002, and completed his Habilitation in 2005, also at Freie Universität Berlin. His academic career began with research positions at Max Planck Institute for Human Development from 1997 to 2005, where he contributed to various projects related to educational psychology and educational research. Subsequently, he held a Professorship in Empirical Research Education at Georg-August University Göttingen from 2005 until 2011. Watermann's research interests encompass the dynamics of educational processes, student motivation, and the impact of psychological factors on educational transitions. He has been an active member of editorial boards and advisory boards and has published extensively in the field of educational science, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing empirical educational research through rigorous study designs and analyses.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Full Professor for Empirical Research Education.

Full Professor

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Georg-August University Göttingen • Göttingen, Germany

Professor of Empirical Research Education.

Scientific Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Human Development • Berlin, Germany

Conducted research in educational psychology.

Predoctoral Research Fellow

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Human Development • Berlin, Germany

Worked on various projects related to educational development.

Scientific Researcher

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Human Development • Berlin, Germany

Initial engagement with significant educational research projects.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.