Dr. Søren Larsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Søren Larsen is an Associate Professor in Astrophysics at Radboud University, focusing on the understanding of star formation histories and chemical enrichment in nearby galaxies, particularly stellar clusters. His research is primarily observational and relies on data from major international research facilities, including the Hubble Space Telescope, European Southern Observatory's Large Telescope, Keck Telescopes, and the William Herschel Telescope. He is engaged in preparing science generation for future facilities, such as the Extremely Large Telescope and the Euclid mission. His research theme revolves around stellar populations in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, reflecting his commitment to advancing astrophysical knowledge through impactful research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).