Overview

The Taxation program offered by University of British Columbia will provide graduates with a depth of knowledge and level of technical expertise in tax law beyond that which can be acquired in a basic law degree or other relevant disciplines. Mandatory courses will ensure that students have a solid foundation in core areas of tax law and practice, while optional courses will give students the ability to develop expertise in areas of interest.

Career opportunities:

The program is designed to prepare graduates for specialized tax work in the private or public sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamental Concepts in Tax Law

Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders

Taxation of Partnerships and Other Flow-Through Entities

International Taxation

Tax Law and Policy Workshop

Taxation

Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

Topics in Taxation

Topics in International Taxation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Taxation View 31 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

Tuition Fee

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International

46890 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1563 CAD per credit during 12 months.
National

30450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1015 CAD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Taxation.

Available Scholarships

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