Dr. Ron Boschma

Professor

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Biography

Ron Boschma is a full professor in Regional Economics at Utrecht University and an adjunct professor at UiS Business School of Stavanger University. He previously held the position of full professor in Innovation Studies at Lund University, where he also directed the Centre for Innovation, Research Competence and Learning Economy (CIRCLE). Boschma has made significant contributions to the fields of Evolutionary Economic Geography, innovation, regional resilience, regional diversification, and Smart Specialization policy. He was recognized as one of the top 1% cited researchers worldwide in scientific fields by Thomson Reuters in 2014. In 2024, he received the prestigious Vautrin Lud Prize, often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Geography,' in recognition of his scientific achievements in the field of geography.

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