Dr. Rolf Strootman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rolf Strootman is a lecturer in Ancient History at Utrecht University, specializing in the Hellenistic kingdoms and particularly the Seleucid Empire. He is a leading expert on the life of Alexander the Great and engages in research that aims to broaden the conventional focus of Ancient History beyond the Greco-Roman Mediterranean, drawing attention to political and cultural developments in East Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. Strootman’s research encompasses imperialism, globalization, and the connections between Afro-Eurasian empires over half a millennium BCE, with particular emphasis on subjects such as religion, court culture, and warfare. He has published multiple works, including "Courts and Elites in the Hellenistic Empires" and has contributed to edited volumes that explore various aspects of ancient history and its connections to contemporary society, including the perception of the

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology