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International Business Taxation

Tilburg University•Tilburg, NL•English
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Tuition · Intl
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€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
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357
DUO ↑458% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
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26:1
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Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
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Bachelor
10 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
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4.0/5
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Employment
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Median salary
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€3,359
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Alumni
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About this program
Combine legal and economic knowledge to become a tax expert specialized in international business. Gain the academic skills to fully understand the impact of taxation in combination with new technologies on a global scale. The LLM International Business Taxation is a hybrid Master’s program, which gives you the opportunity to join the program either online or on campus. Rankings: #32 worldwide, #4 in the Netherlands in Law (Times Higher Education, 2025) #31 out of 100 most popular law faculties worldwide (LLM Guide, 2025)
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of LawsField area: InterdisciplinarySector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripIndividual assignmentLectureOral presentationResearchResearch projectResearch proposal
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k

Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 130 ECTS
Fall (S1)
  • Corporate Tax Structures (6)
  • Business Taxation (6)
  • Value Added Tax in Cross-Border Situations (6)
  • Transfer Pricing (6)
  • International and European Taxation (6)
Year 130 ECTS
Spring (S2)
  • International and European Taxation (6)
  • Electives (12 ECTS total)
  • Master Thesis (18)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlook
Possible professions
Belastingadviseur bij één van de Big 4Interne belastingadviseurBelastingadviseur in een internationale organisatie
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree70%
Women among first-years53%
Say workload is “just right”72%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 36 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-06-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
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Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS listening: 6
  • IELTS reading: 6
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Tilburg University Waiver50% tuition-fee waiver
UAF Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers—
Jean Monnet Scholarship ProgrammeFull scholarship
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