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

International and European Tax Law: General Programme

Tailored to students who aim to excel in direct taxation. Combining in-depth knowledge of tax treaty law with global minimum taxation, transfer pricing, responsible tax planning and the impact of EU law on corporate taxation.

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Students at the Faculty of Law’s Law Café: one student walks in while others are seated inside and outside, studying and relaxing.

Is this you?

  • Are you passionate about tax law, business and policy?
  • Do you have a global mindset?
  • Do you aspire to become a highly skilled tax expert?

Your future

  • Become a consultant in international tax for law firms or accountants
  • Build a career as legal tax expert for businesses or public institutions
  • Work in the Netherlands, Europe, or anywhere else in the world

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).

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The International and European Tax Law master prepares me for a career in a truly international and European field. Through PBL and international classes, it gives me the skills to tackle cross-border tax challenges and focus on direct, indirect taxes or even tax technologies, while opening exciting future career opportunities.

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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

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.