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Master German Law & Economics

Unternehmens- und SteuerrechtBusiness and Tax Law

Master of Laws (L.L.M.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Tax Law is a unique program in Germany developed in close coordination with the Federal Finance Academy. It aims to provide federal or state-level tax officials in higher service with the opportunity to specialize academically. Economists or lawyers who already work as tax consultants can also deepen their knowledge in specific tax law issues. The program covers lectures on all important types of taxes, tax procedural law, accounting law, and international and European tax law. The application-oriented, continuing education program aims to impart and deepen tax law knowledge for lawyers or graduates of related fields of study, oriented towards the practical needs in federal and state administration. The study serves as an in-depth academic education in tax law with the goal of understanding, applying, and shaping this constantly changing subject matter in tax administration, tax consulting firms, or law firms.

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

Corporate and Tax Law

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Unternehmens- und Steuerrecht at Universität Potsdam

Is Unternehmens- und Steuerrecht at Universität Potsdam 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 Unternehmens- und Steuerrecht programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Unternehmens- und Steuerrecht at Universität Potsdam? ▼

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 Unternehmens- und Steuerrecht? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Potsdam — 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.

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