Program Overview
The International Tax Law at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Tax Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Tax Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
- April 8, 2026 4th WU Global Tax Seminar - ONLINE
- April 20, 2026 Wolfgang Gassner Memorial Lecture (in German)
- April 23, 2026 WU Transfer Pricing Workshop: "Transfer Pricing in a High-Tariff Environment: Insights from the Past Year" - ONLINE
- April 23-24, 2026 Wiener Bilanzrechstage: "Fremdkapital" (in German)
- April 27, 2026 Colloquium - Seminar on Current Developments in European and International Tax Law
- May 4, 2026 Panel Disussion Tax Lawyer (in German)
- May 4-8, 2026 Advanced Transfer Pricing Course (General Topics)
- May 12, 2026 VAT Symposium "Selbstständige Leistungen oder Teile einer einheitlichen Gesamtleistung - die Herausforderung der Einheitlichkeit der Leistung"
- May 18-20, 2026 Conference: "Tax Treaty Case Law Around the Globe", Tilburg University, Netherlands
- June 1, 2026 33rd Viennese Symposium on International Tax Law “Wealth and Wealth Transfers under Tax Treaty Law”
- June 25-27, 2026 The Practice of Double Tax Treaties in Case Studies - Senior Level Course 2026
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For both full-time and part-time programs:
- University Degree
- Work Experience
- Personal Interview with the Academic Director
The number of places is limited. In case of equal qualifications, the date of application will be determining 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.
The whole program is taught in English, thus all candidates whose native language is not English, and who have not graduated from an undergraduate program conducted in English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency by one of the tests listed below or by any other evidence of an advanced level of English.
Required documents
The following documents - copies are sufficient - must be included with the application form:
- Curriculum vitae / r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- University certificates and diplomas
- One colored passport-sized photo (with name and signature on the back)
- Certificates from internships, practical experience / training, additional qualifications, periods abroad, etc.
Documents not in German or English should be accompanied by an official certified translation into German or English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Vienna, Austria
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months