LLM or MSc in European and International Tax Law
Programme overview
Taxes are at the heart of many decisions in business and government. In a world where trade is global, knowledge of only domestic rules is inadequate. With our Master’s in European and International Tax Law, you will be able to help businesses and institutions operate in a worldwide context with the European Union’s legal framework in focus.
The European Union is one of the world’s largest and most important economies. Those interested in doing business within EU member states must know the tax rules and practice of relevant laws. In this programme, you will gain a deeper understanding of the European Union’s legal system and how the tax laws of EU’s internal market operate in a cross-border context. Furthermore, you will learn how to find and use EU and international legal material.
We offer you a unique combination of specialist courses in both direct and indirect taxation with a special focus on EU law. The courses are designed to meet the demands of the market for cutting-edge knowledge on multi-jurisdictional tax issues. The programme provides you with access to an international faculty with state-of-the-art knowledge in the field and experience from working with the courts and institutions of the European Union and in private practice of tax law.
Due to our close connections with the business community, our courses feature guest lectures by highly specialised professionals providing you with practical and theoretical insights on European and international tax law issues. During the programme, you will meet with tax practitioners working with these issues from, for example, EY and Deloitte.
Programme modules/courses
Core courses (15 credits each): The Fundamentals of European and International Taxation I (Structure of Tax Systems, Comparative Taxation, Sources of Law, Public Finance, General Principles, Human Rights and Taxation); The Fundamentals of European and International Taxation II (Methods of Interpretation, Access to Treaty Freedoms, Judicial Remedies and State Aid, Taxation and Transfer Pricing). One of the following: European and International Taxation – Direct Tax or European and International Taxation – Indirect Tax. The programme ends with a Master’s degree thesis (15 credits).
Career prospects
The Master’s in European and International Tax Law prepares you for a career within law firms, international audit and professional services firms, national tax authorities, tax divisions in multinational companies as well as finance departments and other government tax policy institutions.
Tax specialists work at the centre of the corporate world or government policy, with clients and other professionals to find the optimal tax solutions adapted to complex commercial and real life circumstances.
Graduates often find positions as tax specialists in their home country in various functions in both public and private sector.
The Master's degree also adequately prepares students for PhD studies in European and international taxation.
Read more about this programme on www.lunduniversity.lu.se/European-International-Tax-Law
Why Lund University?
Founded in 1666, Lund University is one of northern Europe’s oldest, broadest and finest universities. Ranked among the world's top 100 universities in the QS Rankings 2017/2018, the University is the #1 choice for international students coming to Sweden – one of the world's most innovative, creative and democratic countries.
If you want a truly global classroom experience where you can start your international network, Lund University is a great option to consider. Experience a different way of learning in a country ranked as one of the best in the world at providing higher education. Group work and informal teacher-student relationships facilitate an in-depth level of learning.
The University is located in Lund – a charming and compact university city in southern Sweden, only 35 minutes from Copenhagen. The city is famous for its vibrant student life and is home to many world-leading research facilities and international companies.
Learn more at www.lunduniversity.lu.se
This school offers programs in:
- English
Last updated February 1, 2018
