Dr. Steven Bartels

Professor

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Biography

Steven Bartels is a professor at Radboud University specializing in private law, with a particular focus on property law and insolvency law related to immovable property. He has extensive experience in the field, having served as an Advocate-General at the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden. In addition to his academic role, Bartels is involved in various ancillary activities, including membership in the Asser Advisory Board since January 2008. His expertise encompasses a wide range of issues within civil law and he is recognized for his contributions to real estate and property law. Through his research and practice, he aims to address relevant legal challenges within these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Professor of Private Law, specializing in issues related to property and insolvency law.

Advocate-General

2025-09-01 — Present

Hoge Raad der Nederlanden • The Hague, Netherlands

Serves as Advocate-General, providing legal opinions and insights on cases at the highest court in the Netherlands.

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).