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Law in Germany
Germany offers international students a distinguished environment for legal studies where European and international law meet the country's rich civil law tradition. Universities provide unique insights into this tradition through specialised Master's programmes in areas such as EU law, international business law, human rights and intellectual property—many taught entirely in English. Students benefit from Germany's influential role in shaping European legal frameworks and its impact on international law, while gaining practical skills through law clinics, moot courts, exchange programmes and participation in international conferences.
Show more...Germany offers international students a distinguished environment for legal studies where European and international law meet the country's rich civil law tradition. Universities provide unique insights into this tradition through specialised Master's programmes in areas such as EU law, international business law, human rights and intellectual property—many taught entirely in English. Students benefit from Germany's influential role in shaping European legal frameworks and its impact on international law, while gaining practical skills through law clinics, moot courts, exchange programmes and participation in international conferences. The systematic, research-oriented approach to legal education combines theoretical depth with real-world application, preparing graduates for complex cross-border practice. With tuition-free or low-cost study at most public universities, a strong academic reputation and close ties to international law firms, corporations and organisations, German universities provide an excellent foundation for global legal careers.
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Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 8,750 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 23,980 euros (per semester)
State exam
0 - 6,300 euros (per semester)
MBA
3,150 - 7,500 euros (per semester)
LL.M.
0 - 33,000 euros (per semester)
Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.
Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Law study programs in Germany.
German Students Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 15 July |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 15 July |
| MBA | No courses | 15 July |
| LL.M. | 15 July | 15 July |
| State Examination | 15 July | 15 July |
| Other | 15 August | 15 July |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 July
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Other
Admission-restricted courses
15 August
Admission-free courses
15 July
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)
For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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