Aims and academic qualifications

The LL.M. Program in International Tax Law 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 Rector of the WU will confer the degree of “Master of Laws” (LL.M.) on graduates of the postgraduate program in accordance with the terms of the University Studies Act.

The partnership with the Academy of Public Accountants guarantees a very efficient management of the program.

 

Program options

This program is offered in English only, as a full-time and part-time program, with the former lasting for 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 2009 and 2010.

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 2009.

A wide range of courses is available for students opting for the full-time programs (2009/2010 or 2010/2011), as well as for part-time students (2009/2011)

 

Admission

The number of places is limited. In the case of equal qualifications the date of application will be decisive for which applicants are selected. A university degree is a precondition for admission. The head of academic management will decide whether a similar or comparable qualification results in eligibility for the program.

 

Program location

With the exception of one course in Brussels, all courses are held in Vienna at the WU and the Academy of Public Accountants. Both institutions are well served by the public transport network.

 

	WU/UZA 3 Althanstrasse 39-45 A-1090 Vienna Prof. Michael Lang Phone +43 (1) 313 36-4645 Fax +43 (1) 313 36-730 www.wu-wien.ac.at/taxlaw
	Academy of Public Accountants Schönbrunner Strasse 222-228/1/6/3 A-1121 Vienna Barbara Ender-Rochowansky Phone +43 (1) 815 08 50-15 Fax +43 (1) 815 08 50-50 www.international-tax-law.at

 

Program fees

The program fees, as assessed by the University Panel of the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, amount to EUR 11,900 for both the fulland part-time program. This includes all materials made available by the lecturers as well as examination fees. Travel and accommodation expenses, and in particular costs incurred for the course held in Brussels, must be borne by the program participants.