Dr. Robert Lensink

Professor

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Biography

Robert Lensink is a Professor at the University of Groningen, focusing on various disciplines including Microfinance, Gender Studies, Finance Development, Impact Analyses, Experimental Economics, and Development Economics. His extensive research addresses critical issues such as external finance and capital market imperfections, along with pressing global challenges like climate change. Professor Lensink also holds a position as Vice Dean of Research and has contributed as a resource person to the African Economic Research Consortium. He has co-led the Cluster Research Excellence addressing Inequalities and Poverty Deprivation. Furthermore, he has served in various esteemed roles, such as Professor Extraordinary at the University of Stellenbosch Business School in South Africa and an External Research Fellow at SOAS, University of London. His affiliations include the Centre for European Research in Microfinance and the Centre for Research in Economic Development and International Trade at the University of Nottingham. Professor Lensink has also been an active member of the European Development Research Network and serves on the board of the CR Rao Foundation. His academic work is widely recognized, with numerous publications and citations reflecting his expertise in economic development and finance-related 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.