Master
German
Law & Economics
Tax Law
Master of Laws (L.L.M.)
About the Program
The special complexity of tax law imposes stringent demands in terms of qualification on fiscal consultants. The Professional School at Leuphana University Lüneburg offers the interdisciplinary and practice-oriented Master in Tax Law (LL.M.). The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the German Chartered Fiscal Consultants' Examination (Steuerberaterexamen). The Masters Degree in Tax Law enhances existing legal or business and economics qualifications by adding deeper knowledge in tax law and related disciplines, such as accounting, corporate or inheritance law. This expertise enables graduates to provide consultancy services in tax return, tax optimization, and fiscal litigation at national level with confidence. This interdisciplinary course enables linking legal content with a business and economics perspective, which places graduates in the position to provide thorough analyses and assessments of legal issues by drawing upon economics knowledge.
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The special complexity of tax law imposes stringent demands in terms of qualification on fiscal consultants. The Professional School at Leuphana University Lüneburg offers the interdisciplinary and practice-oriented Master in Tax Law (LL.M.). The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the German Chartered Fiscal Consultants' Examination (Steuerberaterexamen). The Masters Degree in Tax Law enhances existing legal or business and economics qualifications by adding deeper knowledge in tax law and related disciplines, such as accounting, corporate or inheritance law. This expertise enables graduates to provide consultancy services in tax return, tax optimization, and fiscal litigation at national level with confidence. This interdisciplinary course enables linking legal content with a business and economics perspective, which places graduates in the position to provide thorough analyses and assessments of legal issues by drawing upon economics knowledge.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Tax Law at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Tax Law at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Is Tax Law at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Tax Law programme cost? ▼
3.780 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Tax Law at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Tax Law? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Leuphana Universität Lüneburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.