Programme structure
Major themes of the programme include:
- Evaluating the tax policy choices made by states, particularly in the context of cross-border structures and the flow of capital, income and persons.
- Examining the interaction among the various forces that shape international tax law - domestic law, bilateral treaties, multinational agreements, inter-governmental organizations, case law and academic writing.
- Solving difficult practical case studies and important international tax problems.
The programme also includes components that allow you to delve into selected issues in depth and, at the same time, develop your professional skills. Writing skills are particularly important and most of the course components conclude with a written exam requiring a number of short essays. You will also be required to write a final paper, giving you the opportunity to define and focus on your own research question. Throughout the programme attention will be paid to the structure of your written work as well as its content.
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Foundation of International Tax LawPeriod 16
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Tax Treaties IPeriod 16
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Tax Treaties IIPeriod 26
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Transfer PricingPeriod 26
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Tax Treaty NegotiationPeriod 36
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EU Tax LawPeriod 46
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VAT/GSTPeriod 43
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International Tax Law Moot CourtPeriod 63
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Restricted-choice electivesPeriod 56
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Master's Thesis International Tax LawPeriod 4Period 5Period 612
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Compulsory courses (36 EC)
- Foundation of International Tax Law (6 EC)
- Tax Treaties I (6 EC)
- Tax Treaties II (6 EC)
- Transfer Pricing (6 EC)
- EU Tax Law (6 EC)
- VAT/GST (3 EC)
- International Tax Law Moot Court (3 EC)
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Restricted-choice electives: Specialisation Transfer Pricing
If you want a specialisation in Transfer pricing, you need, from the two electives, to choose at least the EU Tax Law Advanced course and write your thesis on this subject.
- Pillar 2 (3 EC)
- Transfer Pricing - Advanced (3 EC)
- Transparancy, Exchange of Information and the Collection of Taxes (3 EC)
- VAT - Advanced (3 EC)
You can find specific course information in the Course Catalogue.
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Restricted-choice electives: Specialisation Value Added Tax
If you want a specialisation in Value Added Tax Law, you need, from the two electives, to choose at least the VAT - Advanced course and write your thesis on this subject.
- Pillar 2 (3 EC)
- Transfer Pricing - Advanced (3 EC)
- Transparency, Exchange of Information and the Collection of Taxes (3 EC)
- VAT - Advanced (3 EC)
You can find specific course information in the Course Catalogue.
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Restricted-choice electives: No specialisation
- Pillar 2 (3 EC)
- Transfer Pricing - Advanced (3 EC)
- Transparency, Exchange of Information and the Collection of Taxes (3 EC)
- VAT - Advanced (3 EC)
You can find specific course information in the Course Catalogue.
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Master's Thesis International Tax Law (12 EC)
The Master’s degree programme is concluded by writing a Master’s thesis. Students will research and write their thesis on an approved topic under the supervision of their faculty adviser.
The information on this website is valid for the current academic year and may change for next year. In May the Course Catalogue is updated for the following academic year.
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Degree certificate
After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master's degree in International Tax Law and the title Master of Laws (LLM), protected by Dutch law.