Taxation degree programme at Worms University of Applied Sciences

No, there are no tuition fees for the first degree in Taxation (Bachelor’s) or the dual-track Taxation programme.

No. The Taxation and Dual Taxation degree programmes have no entry requirements and are subject to the decentralised application process. The university does not allocate places based on A-level average marks.

You will need a level of English equivalent to the A-level standard; there is no minimum grade requirement. A previous work placement is not required.

Yes, it is possible to switch, particularly after the work placement in the first semester. You must switch by the fourth semester at the latest. The semester break before the fourth semester is then counted as the practical phase.

There are no differences in terms of regular teaching. Both groups attend the same modules and sit the same examinations.

One exception is the ‘Practical Tax Cases’ module: on this module, dual-study students write an assignment whilst working for their employer. The main difference lies in the periods when there are no lectures: during these times, dual-study students work for their employer, apply their theoretical knowledge in practice and document this in a learning diary.

The practical training periods take place during the lecture- and exam-free periods: from early February to mid-March (around 7 weeks) and from mid-July to early October (around 10 weeks). The university sets the exact dates on a semester-by-semester basis.

You must submit your work placement contract when applying. The university has no influence over its content or structure.

The partner organisation usually pays the remuneration on a monthly basis, including during the term. The university does not set any guidelines in this regard. The partner organisation and students agree on the amount on a case-by-case basis.

The framework plan forms an annex to the framework cooperation agreement. It governs collaboration within the practice-oriented modules and the organisation of the practical placement phases.

It lists recommended activities for each practical phase, is based on previous semesters and can be flexibly adapted in terms of timing. It forms the basis for the learning diary.

The options for termination under employment law must be set out in the work placement contract. In this case, the university will allow you to transfer to the standard degree programme. The partner organisation must inform the university of the termination.

As a rule, there are no tuition fees for the Master’s programmes in Taxation and Taxation (dual). Exceptions may apply to graduates with a Diplom degree who are progressing to a consecutive Master’s programme. Please contact Student Services for further details.

You need a first university degree (Bachelor’s or Diplom) with at least 18 ECTS credits in tax law and business administration. At least 12 of these ECTS credits must be in tax law.

• Degree with 210 ECTS credits: you meet the requirements.
• Degree with 180 ECTS credits: you also need six months of internship or work experience in the field of taxation, or relevant vocational training, for example as a tax clerk (Steuerfachangestellte or Steuerfachangestellter).

For the dual programme, you also need a contract with a partner company. All details are set out in the examination regulations for Taxation (M.A.) (PDF, in German) and Taxation (M.A.) – dual (PDF, in German).

No. There are no entry requirements for the Master’s programmes under the decentralised admissions process. The university does not allocate places based on Bachelor’s degree grades.

You will need a level of English equivalent to a bachelor’s degree; there is no minimum grade requirement. A previous work placement is not usually required. Any exceptions are set out in the entry requirements.

Any change must be made by the second semester at the latest. The semester break before the second semester is then regarded as the practical placement period.

There are no differences in terms of regular teaching. Both groups attend the same modules and sit the same examinations.

One exception is the module ‘Practical Cases in International Tax Law’: here, dual-study students write a term paper whilst working for their employer. The main difference lies in the periods when there are no lectures: during these times, dual-study students work for their employer, apply their knowledge in practice and reflect on it.

The practical training periods take place during the lecture- and exam-free periods: from early February to mid-March (around 7 weeks) and from mid-July to early October (around 10 weeks). The university sets the exact dates on a semester-by-semester basis.

You must submit the work placement contract when applying. The university has no influence over its content or structure.

The partner organisation usually pays the remuneration on a monthly basis, including during the lecture term. The university does not set any guidelines in this regard. The partner organisation and students agree on the amount on a case-by-case basis.

The framework plan forms an annex to the framework cooperation agreement. It governs collaboration within the practice-oriented modules and the organisation of the practical phases.

It lists recommended activities for each practical phase, is based on previous semesters and can be flexibly adapted in terms of timing. It forms the basis for the learning diary.

The options for terminating the placement under employment law must be set out in the placement agreement. In this case, the university will allow you to switch to the standard degree programme. The partner organisation must inform the university of the termination.