Dr. Arjan Lejour

Professor

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Biography

Arjan Lejour is a full professor at Tilburg University specializing in Taxation and Public Finance. His teaching and research predominantly revolve around the economic impacts of taxation on firms, focusing on how tax policies influence corporate behavior. He teaches courses related to public finance and taxation at both Bachelor and Master levels. His research addresses critical issues such as the mechanisms behind international tax avoidance among multinational firms and the factors contributing to wealth inequality through tax evasion practices, often within affluent households. As an academic, he collaborates with the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) to analyze tax policies and regularly presents research findings to governmental bodies, including the Dutch and European Parliaments. Additionally, he is an active participant in various Dutch committees and working groups focused on taxation issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Public Finance Taxation

Requirements for Tilburg 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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.