Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 yearDuration
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- July 2027 · July 2028Intakes
- LawField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- LLM in Taxation (LLMT)Awards
- $1,707Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The LL.M. in Taxation is a one year, full time non-thesis degree, with a part-time option. Students in the LLM Tax program complete 30 credits, consisting of 6 credits for the required course in Foundations in Tax Law.
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Out of the 30 credits, at least 24 elective credits have to be taken in tax law and tax policy courses (up to 4 of which can be a directed research project supervised by a UBC Faculty member or can be taken through courses offered at another Faculty on approval by the Director of the Program and the other Faculty), and up to 6 elective credits in other law courses. For most full-time students, two academic terms plus the mandatory introductory intensive course taught from July to August will be required to the complete the course requirements. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeCoursework only
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 100; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat) · Deposit: CAD 1000.00 deposit to accept offer of admission (if admitted), as published in the programme fee table
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$1,707 CAD / year≈ $1,255 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsThis programme's own fee table lists no International Tuition Award, so the ITA - which UBC restricts to research-oriented master's and doctoral programmes at UBC Vancouver - does not apply here. Affiliated Fellowships (master's competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 16,000, open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students of any citizenship, awarded on academic excellence. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the departmentView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: July 2027 intake - international applicants: 30 October 2026; July 2028 intake - international applicants: 15 October 2027
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does LLM in Taxation (LLMT) cost?
CAD 1,707 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
When does it start?
Intakes listed for this programme: July 2027, July 2028.
How long is it?
1 year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 100; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat) · Deposit: CAD 1000.00 deposit to accept offer of admission (if admitted), as published in the programme fee table
Is there a scholarship?
This programme's own fee table lists no International Tuition Award, so the ITA - which UBC restricts to research-oriented master's and doctoral programmes at UBC Vancouver - does not apply here. Affiliated Fellowships (master's competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 16,000, open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students of any citizenship, awarded on academic excellence. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the department View scholarship page
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