Dr. Vincent Buskens

Professor

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Biography

Vincent Buskens is a Professor of Theoretical Sociology at Utrecht University, where he has been a faculty member in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences since May 1, 2011. He has conducted significant research on cooperation in social economic relations and has served as the head of the Sociology Department since September 1, 2024. His inaugural lecture, titled "Cooperation Context: Experimental Sociology 2.0," was given on February 13, 2014. Buskens is also a leader in interdisciplinary research concerning social cohesion and is a member of the board of the national research school ICS. He explores how social networks can facilitate cooperation and how these networks can be strategically used to promote collective action, especially in areas like energy transition.

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