Dr. Rimko Van Der Maar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rimko van der Maar is a Senior Lecturer in History of International Relations at the University of Amsterdam. He coordinates the Master’s program in History of International Relations and conducts research on various themes related to the Cold War, media, propaganda, and the interaction between public opinion and foreign policy. His dissertation at Utrecht University focused on the Netherlands' response to the Vietnam War, which was published in 2007. Van der Maar has published works on the history of Dutch diplomacy, including a biography of Herman van Roijen, and has examined the influence of Dutch diplomatic spouses. Notably, he is also involved in organizing lectures through the Working Group on the History of International Politics. He is actively researching the propaganda efforts during the Vietnam War, analyzing attempts by Vietnamese communists and their opponents to sway Western public opinion. His findings reflect the significance of propaganda strategies alongside military engagements in shaping the war's outcomes.

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.