CES students at the old city wall in the city centre of Maastricht

The CU-Boulder summer programme gives you the opportunity to explore the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, learning first-hand about Leading and Managing Across Cultures in Northern Europe.

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CES students at the old city wall in the city centre of Maastricht

The CNU summer programme offers you a unique opportunity to study cross-cultural leadership in a real-world setting. 

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CES students at the old city wall in the city centre of Maastricht

Use your summer to earn credits, explore Europe and create lifelong friendships.

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CES students at the old city wall in the city centre of Maastricht

For over 20 years, Baylor University students have been coming to the Center for European Studies (CES) at Maastricht University (UM) for a semester of unforgettable study and travel.

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Do you have a global mindset? Are you interested in tax law, business and policy? Do you aspire to become a highly skilled tax expert who masters the international tax dimensions of an increasingly interconnected and digitalised world? Then choose the master’s programme International and European Tax Law at Maastricht University. The most international university in the Netherlands in the heart of Europe.

The master's programme International and European Tax Law knows three tracks:

 International and European Tax Law (General Track) 
 Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation
 Tax and Technology

Visit the pages of each track or continue reading for more information.

The master's programme International and European Tax Law provides you with future-oriented knowledge and understanding of the global dimensions of taxation. It further allows you to specialise by choosing one of the following tracks:

General Programme

Tailored to students who aim to excel in direct taxation. Combines 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. Choose an elective like on global tax policy.

 Master International and European Tax Law: General Programme

Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation

Tailored to students who aim to excel in indirect taxation. Encompasses value added tax, customs, environmental taxes, sustainable trade, and the central tenets of world trade law. Offers a comprehensive perspective on the taxation of supply chains. At the forefront of geo-political developments.

 Master International and European Tax Law: Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation

Tax and Technology

Designed for future tax experts who are eager to embrace the importance of AI and similar technologies. Connects the fields of international taxation, data science and technology. Prepares students for the future of taxation and digitalisation.

 Master International and European Tax Law: Tax and Technology

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Curious about what makes this master's programme unique?

Dive deeper into the details with our comprehensive Q&A with Kasper Dziurdź, Professor of International Tax Law at Maastricht University. Discover the programme structure, specialisations, career opportunities, and why students from around the globe choose Maastricht University for their studies.

Discover More About International and European Tax Law

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Ranked in the Top 10 International Tax Law Programmes

Our master's programme International and European Tax Law at Maastricht University is recognised as one of the top 10 programmes for international tax law, according to the LLM Guide 2023.

You can find more information on the LLM Guide website.

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About the programme

 

What's it like to study International and European Tax Law in Maastricht? Watch the video to find out what the programme coordinator and student Bram have to say.

Information events

 

Are you interested in one of our master's programmes? Do you want to know more? We offer you a wide range of information events and personal contact with our students and staff. Learn all there is to know about studying law and student life in Maastricht!

The summer programme is divided into two 'block periods' of 3 weeks each. You take 2 courses in total for a full workload: 1 course per block period. Click on the button below for an overview of the courses and in which block they take place (1 or 2).

 

Disclaimer ECTS: the number of ECTS credits earned after successfully concluding one of these CES courses is in accordance with Maastricht University CES guidelines. Please consult with your home university or UM faculty if these credits will be accepted as part of your programme and, if necessary, converted to the credit system acknowledged by your home university.

Explore the full list of courses available in this summer programme. In addition to course descriptions, you will also find information about the teaching formats used, and how your performance will be assessed.

Regular programme (2 courses)Summer 2025
Tuition fee€ 3,299
Housing fee C-single*€ 1,078
Housing fee C-double*€ 922
Housing fee P-single*€ 1,354
Housing fee P-double*€ 958

 

Block 1 only (1 course)Summer 2025
Tuition fee€ 2,150
Housing fee C-single*€ 653
Housing fee C-double*€ 560
Housing fee P-single*€ 808
Housing fee P-double*€ 580

 

Block 2 only (1 course)Summer 2025
Tuition fee€ 1,999
Housing fee C-single*€ 578
Housing fee C-double*€ 493
Housing fee P-single*€ 711
Housing fee P-double*€ 511

 

* CES students stay in single or double rooms at the International Student Guesthouse of Maastricht University. Rooms in the P-building have a private kitchen and rooms in the C-building have communal cooking facilities; in both buildings, the bathroom facilities are shared.

 Housing and residence permit fees are not determined by CES and can therefore differ slightly from the prices mentioned above. While the information for this cost overview is collected with the utmost care, no rights can be derived from it.

Additional expenses (estimates for the summer)Summer 2025
Airfare€ 1,000
Insurance (optional)€ 55
Groceries€ 300
Books & materials€ 75
Clothing & personal expenses€ 100
Leisure expenses€ 500
Bike (2nd hand)€ 50-100
Gym membership€ 60-100
Phone contract€ 80

How to pay

Who will receive an invoice?
When you decide to study with CES, you either receive an invoice from CES or you settle the costs with your home university or college. For more information, please contact your own Study Abroad Advisor or CES.

Invoices
Invoices will be sent out via regular mail approx. 6-8 weeks before the start of the programme. We've also created the following pdf for you with instructions on 'How to make a payment from the US'.

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Prices are in EUROS. To convert to US dollars, please use the Oanda Currency converter.

Cancellation policy

The Center for European Studies incurs costs for each student we register. CES applies the following cancellation regulations:

  • If a student withdraws 8 weeks or more before the start of the programme, no costs will be charged with the exception of any non-refundable visa fees, where applicable.
  • If a student withdraws between 8 and 4 weeks before the start/arrival day of the programme, CES will charge 25% of the tuition fee per student who is withdrawing + non-refundable costs made for visa applications.
  • If a student withdraws between 4 weeks and the start/arrival day of the programme, CES will charge 50% of the tuition fee per student who is withdrawing + non-refundable costs made for visa applications.

 

Exceptions to the abovementioned cancellation regulations will be reviewed by CES on a case-by-case basis.