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    Master for the Study of Tax Law

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    Boston, USMSLTIn-person1 year
    $69,870.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    24
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University is a 24-credit, 1-year, in-person MSLT program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $69,870.

    About the program

    24-credit program providing foundational training in U.S. tax law, including federal income tax, research, writing, and electives in areas such as corporate reorganizations, estate planning, international taxation, and state and local taxation.

    Focus: coursework
    #17 (US News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Applicants who have not previously completed a master’s degree program, who have not passed the CPA exam, and who have less than 3 years of related work experience are required to submit scores from one of the following tests: the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). No minimum specified.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Beginning January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT will report scores on a new 1–6 band scale. Applicants to our graduate programs must achieve a minimum overall TOEFL score of 5.0, with a minimum of 4.5 on each of the individual sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing). For tests taken before January 21, 2026, the existing requirement of 100 (0–120 scale), with a minimum of 25 on each of the individual sections, will continue to apply.
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum score of 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,962.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University is $69,870 across 24 required credits.
    Is Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University take to complete?
    Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University is structured around 1 year and 24 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master for the Study of Tax Law at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)