Taxation (LL.M.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der Master-Studiengang Taxation (LL.M.) verbindet steuer- und wirtschaftsrechtliches Know-how mit einer Doppelqualifikation: Du erlangst in fünf Semestern den akademischen Grad Master of Laws und bereitest dich gezielt auf das Steuerberaterexamen vor. Die Vorbereitung ist vollständig in das Studium integriert und auf die Prüfungsinhalte abgestimmt.
Du vertiefst dein Wissen im Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht, arbeitest an Themen rund um Compliance, Nachhaltigkeit und Change-Prozesse und wirst berufsbegleitend auf die Anforderungen des Steuerberaterexamens vorbereitet. Die Steuerberaterkammer entscheidet anhand festgelegter Kriterien über deine Zulassung zur Steuerberaterprüfung.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds your foundation for taxation topics covered in the degree
- Introduces core legal and tax-law concepts used throughout the programme
- Prepares you for the programme’s practice-oriented examination approach
- Deepens advanced topics in taxation and related legal areas
- Focuses on applying tax-law knowledge to complex professional scenarios
- Supports progression toward the degree’s final examination requirements
- Concludes the LL.M. with final academic work
- Supports your transition from coursework to completion requirements
- Leads to the award of the Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a specialised Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, helping you qualify for roles in tax advisory, corporate tax, and compliance management in Germany.
- The programme is designed for practice-focused learning, so you can apply taxation concepts in your working context and strengthen your professional impact at your employer.
- You gain advanced understanding of taxation in business and legal environments, supporting career growth into specialist and senior responsibilities.
- If you are aiming for the Steuerberater examination path, the Taxation (LL.M.) structure is built to prepare you directly for that professional direction.
- Because the degree is internationally recognised, you can strengthen your profile for opportunities beyond Germany as well.
Employability rate
International graduates seeking tax-advisory and taxation-related roles in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady but competitive hiring for legal and tax skills.
Together, these figures point to a realistic but demand-driven outlook where your German and professional readiness matter for securing roles quickly.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised first higher-education qualification | International applicants need an appropriate first higher-education degree (for example a Bachelor, Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen) or an equivalent recognised qualification earned outside Germany. The admission page states that you can start if your previous degree includes at least 40 ECTS in economics, tax law, or law-related content. |
| Alternative route via relevant work experience | If your first degree is in a different field, you may still be admitted if you have one and a half years of relevant professional experience that fits the master’s content. The university also notes recommendations for preparation courses (BWL and Recht) in such cases. |
| First legal state examination (juridical Staatsexamen) plus current employment | Applicants with the first juristic state examination can also enter the master. In addition, the program states that you need current employment (a current professional activity). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Direct match | Admission depends on your prior degree having a sufficient share of economics, tax law, or law-related content (minimum 40 ECTS) or on alternative eligibility routes based on relevant work experience. |
Language requirements
The Master Taxation (LL.M.) is taught in German. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of German language proficiency as required by the admission process for this program.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15750 / per year | Total tuition is stated as 15.750 Euro payable in 30 monthly instalments of 525 Euro; this is part of the total programme study fees. |
| Immatrikulations fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time matriculation fee: 1.590 Euro, payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 Euro (reduced to half for participants with an already completed or ongoing study or an acknowledged continuing education at an institute of the BCW-Gruppe). |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 Euro due at the end of the programme (with registration for the thesis / final academic work). |
| Total programme fees | EUR 17830 / total program | Total stated fees: 17.830 Euro (includes matriculation fee, tuition fee, and examination fee). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must show that they can cover tuition fees and living costs for studying in Germany. Use the official German study visa and residence permit guidance for the financial proof expected for your case, and keep your documentation ready for the application process.
- Official financial proof amount and documents depend on your German visa and residence permit process; follow the requirements stated in the official guidance for Germany.
- Budget for tuition and any additional fees published by the university for the program, plus living expenses while studying in Germany.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS provides scholarships for development-related postgraduate courses in Germany and is aimed at participants from developing countries. It is intended for selected Master-level postgraduate study; applicants must meet both the DAAD EPOS scheme requirements and the university admission requirements for the chosen programme. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Before applying, review whether your previous degree includes the required share of economics, tax law, or law-related content (minimum 40 ECTS), or whether you qualify via relevant work experience or the first juristic state examination. Gather your academic documents that clearly show course content and credit points, and ensure your documents are ready for upload. If you need guidance about whether your background is sufficient, contact the program guidance via the university’s study advising channels listed on the program page.
Complete the university application form and submit it as instructed
For this program, registration is done directly via the provided application form (Anmeldeformular). Fill in the form completely and submit it according to the instructions on the form, and upload the required supporting documents in the university’s online campus upload flow. Make sure all sections that apply to you are completed accurately.
Confirm start timing and choose your study model
Check the published semester start information and plan your schedule around the program’s winter semester start. The program also lets you choose between campus-based (Campus-Studium+) and digital live study models, depending on the study centre and time model options available to you. If you have special timing needs, discuss your situation with the university’s advising before final submission.