Dr. Srinita Majumdar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Srinita Majumdar is a doctoral student in the Department of History of Modern World at ETH Zurich. Her research, supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation, explores the history of playgrounds in colonial Indian cities such as Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras from 1900 to 1950. She analyzes how playgrounds emerged as hybrid spaces shaped by local negotiations and global circulations of knowledge, with a focus on discursive constructions and material realities. Prior to joining ETH Zurich, Srinita completed her undergraduate, master's, and MPhil degrees in History from the University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University in India.

Research Interests

History of Modern World Colonial Indian Cities Playgrounds Hybrid Spaces Global Circulations of Knowledge

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.