LL.M. in International Tax Law
Fact sheet
Graduation
Master, Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Taught language
Englisch
Specialization
Wirtschaftsrecht
Program Emphasis
Steuerrecht, Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Course options
Part-time study, full-time study
This program is offered in English only, as a full-time and part-time program, with the former lasting one academic year. Courses are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The remaining time is to be spent on course preparation and revision.
Full-time programs commence in September 2017 and 2018. The part-time program continues over two academic years, with courses mostly held from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The part-time program commences in September 2017. A wide range of courses is available for students opting for the full-time programs (2017/2018 or 2018/2019), as well as for part-time students (2017/2019).
The program aims to provide postgraduate education in the area of international tax law, focusing on significant national tax law regimes and related areas, in particular business administration. Graduates should be in a position to skillfully apply international tax law in professional corporate, consulting and administrative environments.
The academic degree “Master of Laws” (LL.M.) is conferred on all graduates in accordance with the terms of the Austrian University Act. This is conditional upon presentation of complete academic records for all program courses as well as a positive assessment of the master thesis.
Each course entails an assessment of academic performance on the basis of criteria laid down by the lecturers. This assessment consists of either a written or an oral exam on the course contents, and/or evaluation of performance during lectures, such as presentation of case studies or short presentations.
The master thesis is core of the studies. It should be an academic piece of work of about 25 pages on a defined topic and will be published in the Series on International Taxation of Linde publishing house.
Full-time programs commence in September 2017 and 2018. The part-time program continues over two academic years, with courses mostly held from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The part-time program commences in September 2017. A wide range of courses is available for students opting for the full-time programs (2017/2018 or 2018/2019), as well as for part-time students (2017/2019).
The program aims to provide postgraduate education in the area of international tax law, focusing on significant national tax law regimes and related areas, in particular business administration. Graduates should be in a position to skillfully apply international tax law in professional corporate, consulting and administrative environments.
The academic degree “Master of Laws” (LL.M.) is conferred on all graduates in accordance with the terms of the Austrian University Act. This is conditional upon presentation of complete academic records for all program courses as well as a positive assessment of the master thesis.
Each course entails an assessment of academic performance on the basis of criteria laid down by the lecturers. This assessment consists of either a written or an oral exam on the course contents, and/or evaluation of performance during lectures, such as presentation of case studies or short presentations.
The master thesis is core of the studies. It should be an academic piece of work of about 25 pages on a defined topic and will be published in the Series on International Taxation of Linde publishing house.
Requirements / Application
- 3-year Bachelor's degree in relevant subject areas from an internationally recognised university or higher education institution
- Sufficient evidence of English language skills
The deadline for applications for the 2025/2026 full-time program and the 2025/2027 part-time program is January 30, 2025.
The academic director assesses each application and will base his decision on the applicants’ qualifications and the order in which the applications were received. By mid-March 2025 all applicants will be informed of the outcome. All successful applicants must pay a registration fee of EUR 1,000, which will be deducted from the total program fee, by March 31, 2025. 50% of the remainder of the program fee (EUR 7,450) must be transferred by May 15, 2025 and 50% (EUR 7,450) by July 15, 2025 at the latest.
Applications for the 2026/2027 full-time program must be submitted by January 29, 2026. A decision on the applications will be made by mid-March 2026. The registration fee must be paid by March 31, 2026 and the remaining program fee must be transferred by May 15, 2026 (EUR 7,450) and July 15, 2026 (EUR 7,450).
Checklist
The following documents must be submitted online:
- University diploma
- Transcript (list of grades)
- letter of motivation (addressed to Prof. Michael Lang, dated and signed)
- 2 letters of recommendation (addressed to Prof. Michael Lang, dated and signed)
- Passport style photograph
- Furthermore it is recommended that applicants provide the results of a TOEFL test or a similar assessment of language skills.
Tuition / Fees
After being selected, the applicants must pay a registration fee of EUR 1,000, which will be deducted from the total program fee. The registration fee cannot be refunded if an applicant decides to withdraw from the program. There is also no refund of the program fee for applicants who withdraw from the program after it officially begins (i.e. on September 1).
For scholarship options, please check grants.at/en/
