Please read and complete the steps below carefully to register for this programme.
Do you want to know if you are eligible for the Advanced Master's programme International Tax Law? Fill in our eligibility quick scan! By answering a few questions that takes approx. 1-2 minutes, you will receive an indication of your chances of being admitted.
Students and lecturers explain what you can expect from the Advanced LLM International Tax Law. Students also talk about why they chose the programme at the University of Amsterdam.
You need to submit your enrolment request via Studielink, activate your UvAnetID, pay the application fee (if applicable) AND submit your complete application request via MyInfo before the deadline stated below. It may take several days to complete all these steps. We recommend you to register in Studielink at least one week before the deadline of your programme.
If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need submit your LLM application and the intake form for the scholarship and all scholarship related documents on 1 April 2024, 23:59 CEST at the latest. You can find more information about the available scholarships and how to apply for them on the tuition fee and scholarships webpage.
Please note that applications received in MyInfo after the deadline will not be considered for admission.
A limited number of students will be admitted to the programme through a selection procedure.
The entry requirements are:
In addition to the admission requirements, the selection committee assesses applications for admission based on the following selection criteria:
All applications will be considered on an individual basis. Diplomas will be evaluated in accordance with guidelines set by the NUFFIC.
The candidate must satisfy one of the following sets of requirements:
Note: If you are not sure whether you satisfy the entry requirements, please consult us in advance with details of your education and qualifications and we will be happy to advise on your admissibility to this programme.
The Amsterdam Law School accepts the following tests and test results:
* The TOEFL ITP test (Institutional Testing Program) and the TOEFL iBT home edition are NOT accepted.
** The IELTS Academic Online, IELTS General Training, IELTS Indicator and IELTS UKVI are NOT accepted.
Please note: The Amsterdam Law School only accepts English-language proficiency test results that are no more than two years old on the day you submit your application in MyInfo.
The following students are exempted from the above-mentioned test requirements:
Before you can apply to the UvA, you will need to submit an enrolment request in Studielink. Studielink is the national online system for students who would like to pursue a degree programme at a Dutch university.
A DigiD (Digital Identification) is an online ID (username and password) that provides access to government administration websites.
Before starting your enrolment application in Studielink, read the 'Step-by-step guide to Studielink'.
Please note that in Studielink and MyInfo you will see (links to) information for Master's applicants of regular LLM’s. Be aware that not all information applies to applicants to this programme. For the right information regarding for instance the costs, please visit the pages linked to the Advanced Master programme.
After submitting your enrolment request in Studielink, you will receive an email with your UvAnetID. Follow the instructions in this email to activate your ID; you will need it to complete your UvA application.
All students applying for a Master’s degree programme with an international diploma are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. You can pay your €100 application fee by credit card (Master or Visacard) or iDEAL. Only after paying the fee, can you start your application in MyInfo. It is not possible to start an application without paying the application fee.
Once you have registered in Studielink and paid the application fee (if applicable), you will receive an email within 24 hours from Studielink with a link to the UvA online application system. To log in to MyInfo you need your activated UvAnetID. Please fill out the application form, upload the required documents and submit your MyInfo application form before the application deadline.
Please make sure you have all document ready, before you start your application. Only a complete online application will be processed. A complete application contains the following documents:
In case any of the above mentioned documents is missing, your application will be considered as incomplete and we cannot continue with your application.
Once we have received your application, it will be evaluated by our Admissions Board. Only those applicants who fulfil the entry requirements for Masters' programme International Tax Law will be presented to the Selection Committee after the application deadline. You will be notified about the decision within 4 weeks after the application deadline (15 January / 1 April / 1 June).
If you meet all the entry requirements and the Admissions Office has approved your application, the university will send you a letter of (conditional) acceptance by email. We request that you accept or decline within 2 weeks. After you have accepted your offer, your application will be further processed. Please make sure to accept your (conditional) offer in MyInfo within 2 weeks. If you are not sure yet if you will be attending the LLM programme, you can choose the option ‘I accept, but I have doubts’. This will not have any consequences for your admission. If you do not respond to your offer within 2 weeks, we cannot continue with your admission process (and visa request if applicable). Please note that if you select ‘I accept (with doubts)’, you are still able to withdraw your enrolment request in Studielink until the 31st of August.
If you decline the acceptance, please do not forget to withdraw your enrolment requist in Studielink.
If you have been selected for our Advanced Master's programme we need to verify your prior academic credentials. You will need to send us certified copies of your transcripts and degree certificates. Photocopies or scans of the original certified documents are not accepted.
If you are required to submit documentation, there are two ways in which you can provide us with your diploma/statement of graduation and transcript. You can ask your university to email these documents to us directly at admissions-law@uva.nl. Please note that we will not accept emails forwarded by students, but only emails directly sent to us by the issuing university. Please make sure that your name, your UvA ID (student number) and your study programme are mentioned in the email.
If your university does not provide this service, you can send us certified hardcopies of these documents by post to the address below.
A certified copy is a photocopy of the original document with a wet ink stamp and signature from your school/university or from an authorised notary. Uncertified photocopies or scanned copies of original documents will not be accepted. Do not send us the original documents - we cannot be held responsible for any documents that get lost in the process.
Documents that are not written in Dutch, English, German or French, must be accompanied by an official translation to English made by a sworn translator or a notary.
Please send your certified documents by regular post to the following address:
Amsterdam Law School - Admissions Office (room A6.01a)
P.O. Box 1030
1000 BA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Or, if sent by registered post:
Amsterdam Law School – Admissions Office (room A6.01a)
Valckenierstraat 59
1018 XE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
You will need to pay the tuition fee in order to complete your enrolment in a degree programme at the UvA. Find out more about how to pay tuition fees. Check your enrolment checklist at sis.uva.nl to see which matters of your enrolment possibly still need to be completed.
If you are an international student, you will need to arrange a variety of practical matters before starting your studies.
The first step is to determine whether you will need a visa and/or residence permit. Then you need to arrange your insurance.
The UvA does not offer student housing on our campuses. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the housing market in the Netherlands before you choose your study programme. It can be difficult to find available housing in Amsterdam, so you will need to start looking for yourself as soon as possible via Dutch student housing websites. For international students, the UvA has limited number of rooms available throughout Amsterdam, which you can apply for via UvA Housing. Please note there are not enough rooms available via UvA Housing to accommodate all international students. As placement for UvA Housing is not guaranteed, we advise you to start your orientation for housing options early and to always explore the private housing market as well.
A student ID card is a personal document which serves as proof of identity for examinations and library privileges. You will receive instructions explaining how to request your student ID card.
After you have been (conditionally) admitted to the LLM programme by the Amsterdam Law School you will be signed up for courses by the Amsterdam Law School for the first semester. For questions about course registration, please contact the Education Desk.
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting 20 weeks. Semester 1 classes begin in the first week of September. Semester 2 classes begin in the first week of February.
To the academic calendar
You will find a course overview per semester (with course descriptions) in the online Course Catalogue. More information about the Course Programme.
For international students moving to another country, while exciting, can also be overwhelming. Plan your arrival date and find out what you need to do once you arrive in the Netherlands.
To help you get started, the Amsterdam Law School organizes a (mandatory) Introduction Day for all new Master’s students. You will receive information on the Introduction Day before you’ll start your studies in September.
No, there is not. All students pay the same tuition fee.
There are currently three scholarships all student can apply for:
Please find more information about these scholarships on the tuition fee and costs section of the International Tax Law programme on the UvA website.
You will have to upload proof of your English language proficiency with your application.