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"I had already been one of the European tax leaders for one of the largest multinationals in the world when I joined the international tax law program in Vienna. However, there is always a constant need to acquire additional specialist knowledge to add more value in our current jobs and help revenue growth wherever we work. Furthermore, there is an increasing demand on tax departments and their leaders from Sarbanes- Oxley`s 404, and if you'd like to develop further and meet these new challenges in the world of globalization, you need to look for the very best programs. The Vienna postgraduate degree program is clearly one of these. It is also a great, unique and challenging opportunity to learn a lot from expert lecturers and from the international participants. Last but not least, it was a lot of fun too and the spirit during the year lives on through the LL.M. Alumni program." Farkas Barsony, Hungary |
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"The program showed me a wonderful tax law world. There are excellent faculty members, who guided me through tax treaty policy and the background of the tax legislation of different countries. The tax legal reform of China is still ongoing. Personal Income Tax Law, Corporate Income Tax Law and VAT are being amended one by one. The comparative analysis of other tax systems provided by the program has been of benefit for me and will help me to meet the requirements of my work better. Also, the program provided me with a big family with 26 members, who are from more than 15 countries: my dear classmates. We share so many common ideas not only on tax law but also on culture. The cultural communication has made me more open-minded. Those beautiful memories will stay with me my whole life." Qiaoping Cai, China
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"The LL.M. program is a great and unique opportunity to study and take classes with worldclass tax professors, in addition to taking part in the rich cultural life that Vienna has. I must mention that the program provides students with a tax network worldwide which is really helpful for exchanging information, points of view or even assistance among colleagues. Attending the LL.M. tax program was one of my best experiences, which gave me not only a strong tax education but also great friends and contacts around the world." Octavio Cruz, Mexico |
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"In 2003, I considered changing my career path. Among my options was leaving my job with the tax department at one of the Big Four companies and enrolling in the Postgraduate Program in International Tax Law in Vienna. When I obtained information about the structure, content and quality of the program, I knew that it was for me. The program opened up new perspectives and gave me extensive knowledge in the area of international tax law. Since the Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004 this has been of even more value to me professionally. Through the program I learned a great deal about international taxation, and I gained much through the personal relationships and friendships that I made along the way." Eva Frkalova, Czech Republic
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"In the present scenario of globalization, international taxation plays a dominant role in economic growth of any country. Most countries, particularly developing countries, do not have the requisite expertise in this field to formulate their international tax policy. The LL.M. program of the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is one of the few programs in the world which imparts basic and advanced knowledge in this field of taxation. Being an international academy, it offers a good opportunity for networking with the professionals/tax authorities of a number of countries. Last but not the least, it is located in one of the most beautiful cities on earth." Sunil Gupta, India |
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"The international tax law program in Vienna gave me a solid foundation of knowledge relating to fundamental issues of international taxation, particularly with reference to European taxation. The program is especially strong in exposing participants to some of the leading international tax academicians and government policymakers in the European Union and OECD. It also gave me excellent contacts for future work in this area." Mark Nestmann, USA
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"The Vienna LL.M. program is a must for people interested in international tax law. Due to excellent lectures given by most estimated tax experts, participants from all over the world and the brilliant organization, this program enjoys an outstanding reputation far beyond Austria's borders. To participate in this course was an invaluable experience and a great preparation for my professional life. In addition, I personally and professionally still benefit from the worldwide network of friends and colleagues gained in the course of the program." Beatrix Polster, Austria |
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"You won't find any other LL.M. program providing such an exquisite combination: high academic relevance, comprehensive coverage of international tax issues by captivating professors, stimulating interaction with fellow students coming from all over the world and a fascinating city full of old-fashioned modernity. I tremendously enjoyed my stay in Vienna and for me it was a truly unique experience." Alexandre Thorr, France
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"The program offers a unique possibility to be in contact with the most renowned tax scholars in the world. The mix of international tax law and domestic tax law of some relevant jurisdictions is the secret of the success of this program. During the whole course the students live intensively the most important and recent discussions of international tax law. At the end of the program, the students carry for their careers skills and background to face the real work." Marco Behrndt, Brazil |
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"I would most certainly use three words to describe the Vienna LL.M. program: professionalism, team work and diversity. Firstly, all our classes had a distinct touch of professionalism, with some of the best professors of their respective fields, yet they never lost sight of the realities of everyday practice. Secondly, it has been a privilege to join forces with so many dedicated and cheerful fellow students - in and outside classes, during and after the program. And finally, there was always room for discussion, whether with renowned professors or students from across the globe - exchanging views with so many different people has truly been a mind-freeing experience." Tamás Feher, Hungary |
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"After my graduation from law school, I joined a law firm specialized in international M&A transactions. My daily work showed me that the combined knowledge of business law and tax law is an asset that a top M&A lawyer must have. For this very reason I decided to attend the International Tax Law - LL.M. Program in Vienna. It gave me the opportunity to be taught by distinguished tax scholars and practitioners all over the world on a very broad range of topics going far beyond pure tax issues." Jana Faybik, Slovakia |
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"The Vienna LL.M. Program provides an ideal combination of knowledge transfer regarding the fundamentals of international tax law and understanding of the coherence of cross-border taxation from the viewpoint of different legal traditions. Furthermore, it creates the opportunity to build a network of future tax experts around the world. Finally, the location in Vienna is an advantage compared to other programs – it is a city that makes you want to return even after graduation. I appreciated my year very much." Christian Korn, Germany |
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"Vienna University‘s LL.M. in International Taxation is truly one of the finest tax programs in Europe. The curriculum consists of 40 subjects and practical course work, all of which are very relevant for tax practice. For such an intensive and comprehensive course, it is very well organized and presented. It is a unique opportunity to interact with an internationally distinguished faculty, all of whom have real-world, practical experience in their field of expertise. For ten months of my life, Vienna became a ‚melting pot‘ of the culture, language and tradition of the students from 22 countries. It is a truly ‚international‘ environment of talented people with diverse educational and professional backgrounds." Geetha Hanumantha Rao, India |
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"The LL.M. that I completed in 2007 gave me an outstanding opportunity to develop a deep understanding of international tax law. The highly academic approach to the topics challenged me and cultivated a new way of thinking. The strength of the program lies in the excellence of the faculty members and the opportunities arising from such a broad spectrum of students. Over the course of the year I built a significant network of tax contacts, consisting of esteemed professors as well as students who will play a role in the future in my tax career." Filippo Federico Miotto, Italy |
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"I was working as attorney-at-law in Estonia, specializing mainly in corporate and finance-related issues, when I decided to take a postgraduate program abroad. This decision was based on the idea that I wanted to improve my professional knowledge at a truly international but academic level and to obtain good insight in international tax issues. I hoped that it would improve my skills significantly and make my professional life even more interesting. Well, these hopes were more than fulfilled by attending in the international tax law program in Vienna. First, I found it to be a program which was truly international in its setting. In addition to life-long good friends and contacts, we were able to orient ourselves in a globalizing world. Secondly, I had the fortune and the honor to be taught by many of the world’s leading specialists in this area on an academic level and I certainly was taught to see different aspects and recognize different approaches to the subject. Thirdly, along with many other participants I enjoyed the world-class cultural events and the spirit of modern Vienna. Not only did we increase our professional knowledge but we had enjoyable experiences at the same time. Last but not least, I fell in love with Vienna and accepted an offer to stay here for several more years in order to be responsible for putting the theory from the Vienna LL.M. course into practice. Well, this program can certainly not only change the course of your life but also lead you to new challenges." Kärt Anna Maire Kelder, Estonia |
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"Structure, organization, library, renowned tax scholars, motivated professors, focused assistants and special colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures. Put this all together in Vienna and find friends from all over the world studying and working hard to optimize their international tax knowledge. More than a formal education, you will find the perfect atmosphere in Vienna to get in touch with tax experts from different countries and to exchange ideas and to get to know them personally." Monroe Olsen, Brazil |
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"The Vienna international tax law program offers a challenging program which has outstanding reputation in Europe as one of the best LL.M. programs in this field. When I enrolled in the international tax law program in Vienna, I had only a basic knowledge of tax law. Today, I work in the international tax services of a Big Four company as senior tax consultant and I enjoy it very much. The international tax law program gave me the opportunity to learn from a wide range of excellent faculty members the ins and outs of international taxation worldwide. Its added-value is the network of friends and colleagues you build up in Vienna, which is very helpful afterwards during your professional career. For many of us, it stands out as one of the best years of our lives!" Paula Galan, Spain |
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