Dr. Michiel Tjepkema

Professor

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Biography

Michiel Tjepkema is a Professor of Administrative Law at Radboud University. He obtained his PhD cum laude in 2010 from Leiden University, focusing on disadvantage compensation. His research primarily revolves around general administrative law with an emphasis on dispute resolution in compensation law. Tjepkema has published extensively in the field of administrative compensation law. Since 2018, he has transferred to the Council of State where he heads the scientific office of the Administrative Jurisdiction Directorate, recognized as a pivotal knowledge unit. Alongside his role at Radboud University, he holds a 0.2 FTE position as a professor of mining damage with government liability at the Open University, indicating a diverse engagement in both academic and practical aspects of law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Holds a Chair in Administrative Law, focusing on various topics within the field.

Professor

— Present

Open University • Netherlands

Specializes in mining damage and government liability.

Head of Scientific Office

2018-01-01 — Present

Council of State • Netherlands

Leads the Administrative Jurisdiction Directorate, providing expertise in administrative law.

Substitute Judge

2015-01-01 — Present

Court of The Hague • The Hague, Netherlands

Serves as a substitute judge, contributing to legal proceedings in administrative cases.

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).