Language
  • Dutch
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Master

Fiscaal Recht: Directe Belastingen

Do you choose the Directe Belastingen specialisation? Then you will be broadly trained for national and international tax practice. You will develop the knowledge and skills to solve complex tax issues and build a strong career.

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Studenten oefenen een rechtszaak in toga tijdens een moot court-sessie aan de rechtenfaculteit van Maastricht University, in een lichte zaal met grote ramen.

Is this you?

  • Do you like to delve into income and corporate tax?
  • Do you find international tax law fascinating?
  • Are you good with numbers but also with people?

Your future

  • Excellent job prospects with an above-average starting salary
  • (Tax) advisor or inspector in banks, governments or insurers
  • A career in academia or the judiciary

Good to know

  • You'll obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
  • This is a one-year, full-time programme.
  • To start in September, apply until 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).

Upcoming events

Meet Esmay, our student ambassador for the master's in Tax Law. On Instagram, she shares her experiences about her studies and life in Maastricht. Follow her for an insight into perhaps your future! Do you have questions about the study, or about (student) life in Maastricht? Then send Esmay a DM on Instagram.

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Accreditations and recognitions

All programmes are accredited by the NVAO and hold the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt). In addition, the faculty is ranked among the top 25 law schools worldwide in the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Faculty of Law ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and EQUIS and NVAO accreditated

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

You will learn in small groups of up to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.
Drie studenten in gesprek tijdens een werkgroep, met laptops open op tafel.

Studying in the heart of Maastricht

Maastricht is a lively, international city where a unique mix of history, European influence and student life comes together in a compact, walkable city centre. With Belgium and Germany just around the corner, Maastricht is an ideal place to experience law in a truly international context—both inside and outside the classroom.
Drie studenten lopen door een zonovergoten straat in het centrum van Maastricht.