Program Overview

International Tax Law (Advanced LLM)

The growing globalisation of the world economy brings with it a growing demand for international tax law specialists. Specialists that have a thorough understanding of the underlying principles, are familiar with the policy perspectives of countries at differing stages of development and are aware of the practical implications of the law.

ADIT Qualification

Please note that, with regard to the ADIT qualification (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) of the UK Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), students who have written an LLM thesis on a tax law topic may submit this thesis in satisfaction of the ADIT thesis option, subject to approval. Consequently, in order to acquire the ADIT qualification, students then need to pass only two of the three exams, namely Paper 1 and either Paper 2 or 3.

Functions International Tax Law

There is an urgent need for professionals with a thorough understanding of International Tax Law. Therefore, this Advanced Master’s provides for an important specialization.

Our graduates work in:

• Tax advisory and industry
• Tax administration and government (tax authorities)
• Inter-governmental organizations (OECD, United Nations, European Commission and other EU institutions)

Academic Career

You can also choose to pursue an academic career at the university after completing your Master's degree. As a PhD student, you will conduct research and give lectures.

UvA Student Careers Centre

The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I acquire an ADIT qualification? With regard to the ADIT qualification (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) of the UK Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), students who have written an LLM thesis on a tax law topic may submit this thesis in satisfaction of the ADIT thesis option, subject to approval. Consequently, in order to acquire the ADIT qualification, students then need to pass only two of the three exams, namely Paper 1 and either Paper 2 or 3.
• Is there an alumni community? Yes, you can join our International Tax Law Community.
• Why should I follow this Advanced Master’s? There is an urgent need for professionals with a thorough understanding of international tax law. Therefore, this Advanced LLM in International Tax Law is an important specialisation. The two main branches of the profession are tax advisory and industry, and the tax administration and government. Other possibilities include the judiciary, inter-governmental organizations such as the OECD, UN, the European Commission and academia. This programme also provides an ideal basis from which to embark on a PhD. An annual job fair is part of the programme.