Dr. Wieger Bakker

Professor

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Biography

Wieger Bakker is a full professor at Utrecht University in the School of Governance, part of the faculty of Law, Economics, and Governance. He holds the chair of Society Oriented Higher Education and has a significant role in academic governance and development. He has chaired the board of the Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning at Utrecht University from 2017 to 2023 and is the director of studies for the bachelor's program in Governance. Bakker also coordinates a double degree master's program in European Governance. In addition to his duties at Utrecht University, he was appointed as an extraordinary professor in Governance and Community Cohesion at the University of Aruba. He has also served as the deputy director-general of the Inter University Centre in Dubrovnik, Croatia. His research interests and work focus on accountable governance and community cohesion, contributing to higher education's role in society.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, NL

Professor of Governance at Utrecht University's School of Governance, focusing on social oriented higher education.

Extraordinary Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Aruba • Aruba

Appointed as extraordinary professor in Governance and Community Cohesion.

Deputy Director General

2022-01-01 — Present

Inter University Centre Dubrovnik • Dubrovnik, Croatia

Elected term as deputy director-general.

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