International Tax Law is an area that is still only slightly covered in graduate and postgraduate law and economics programmes. Its importance in both the public and the private sectors has grown enormously in the past two decades. Within The Netherlands, where since the 1960s tax law has become a prominent area of specialisation in law and economic faculties, Leiden is known for its early specialisation in international tax.

In 1986 it created the first chair in the world exclusively for international tax law, and in 2001 the International Tax Center - located since 2003 in a beautifully restored landmark building at the Rapenburg canal - was set up to accommodate the rapidly increasing interest in teaching and research programmes in international tax law. The Programme has been designed to provide in-depth training for lawyers with an economics background and economists with a legal orientation, who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the theory and practice of international tax law, with emphasis on tax treaties, transfer pricing and EC tax law issues.

The Master's of Advanced Studies in International Tax Law was offered for the first time in 1998 (previously named LL.M. Programme in International Taxation), and has undergone regular changes in the range and content of (many of) its courses. The currently proposed programme represents a further development of the original set-up. It will include a new course specifically designated to enhance the students’ research skills. This expansion takes advantage of the prominent research profiles of the Leiden University faculty members specialised in international and EC tax law.

Programme Duration 1 year

Tuition Fees for EU/EEA, Swiss and Surinamese nationals

Under 30: € 17,000 p/y (2008-2009)

Over 30: € 17,000 p/y (2008-2009)

Tuition Fees for International Students who are not from EU/EEA/Switzerland/Surinam

€ 17,000 p/y (2008-2009)