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Study Law in Germany: 42 Universities with 64 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Updated: 01-28-2023 | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Looking for an English-language degree in legal studies in Germany will lead you to various Master’s programs that pursue comparative studies or focus on internationalized aspects of law, such as European Law, Law and Business, or International Law. Studying law abroad and in a cosmopolitan classroom setting will allow you to contrast and better understand various legal norms.
Students who study the regular track of law in Germany usually receive training that is very specific to the German context and graduate with the state examination. The international English-language Master programs are slightly different: They are easily transferable to other international degrees and qualify students for careers in various organizations throughout the world. The degree awarded is often an LLM, which is internationally recognized.
Inform yourself about your options to study Law in Germany with our Study Finder.
Overview
64
Study Programs in English
42
Universities
27
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (23 programs for EU citizens, 22 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 16,425 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between February 01 and January 07
Summer Semester
between May 15 and September 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Law
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#42Times Higher Education Ranking
Heidelberg University
public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 6,000 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,500 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #128
#83Times Higher Education Ranking
Freie Universität Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students
Program Fees: € 4,750 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #127
#84Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn
public University
No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students
Program Fees: € 3,250 - € 4,500 (per semester)
Times Higher Education Ranking #112, QS World University Rankings #226
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Law in Germany
Saarland University
Saarbrücken
European and International Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 3400
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Excellent job opportunities in European and international organizationsBe part of a top university and a renowned institute specialized in law — Saarland University and its Europa-InstitutTake part in excursions to important European and international institutions
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
International Economic Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
€ 2318 - € 4271
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Graduate with a double Master of Law (LL.M.)Majors of specialization that will give you strong career opportunitiesA unique program around the globe
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin
MBA Sustainable Mobility Management
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
€ 6600
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Learn the important aspects of managing sustainable mobilityComplete an internship while studyingStudy at TU-Campus EUREF in Berlin
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
54 programs
4 programs
58 programs
Application Requirements
Master degrees in Law are open to students who gained a first academic degree in similar fields, depending on the program’s specialization, students from other backgrounds than Law, such as Political Science, Business or Economics may be accepted, as well. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, you only have to hand in standard certificates (your first degree certificate and a transcript of records). These typically include your CV and a letter of motivation. Additionally, you will have to demonstrate excellent English language abilities with a language certificate, usually around a C1 level.
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
40.6% local admission restriction (local NC)
26.6% no admission restriction
32.8% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
75% directly at University
1.6% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
23.4% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Law in Germany
Saarland University
Saarbrücken
European and International Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 3400
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Excellent job opportunities in European and international organizationsBe part of a top university and a renowned institute specialized in law — Saarland University and its Europa-InstitutTake part in excursions to important European and international institutions
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
International Economic Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
€ 2318 - € 4271
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Graduate with a double Master of Law (LL.M.)Majors of specialization that will give you strong career opportunitiesA unique program around the globe
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin
MBA Sustainable Mobility Management
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
€ 6600
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Learn the important aspects of managing sustainable mobilityComplete an internship while studyingStudy at TU-Campus EUREF in Berlin
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Minimum:
72 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )
Maximum:
7 (9 programs )
Maximum:
100 (6 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (19 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Maximum:
7 (9 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
72 (1 program )
Maximum:
100 (6 programs )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (19 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Law in Germany
Saarland University
Saarbrücken
European and International Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 3400
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Excellent job opportunities in European and international organizationsBe part of a top university and a renowned institute specialized in law — Saarland University and its Europa-InstitutTake part in excursions to important European and international institutions
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
International Economic Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
€ 2318 - € 4271
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Graduate with a double Master of Law (LL.M.)Majors of specialization that will give you strong career opportunitiesA unique program around the globe
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin
MBA Sustainable Mobility Management
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
€ 6600
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Learn the important aspects of managing sustainable mobilityComplete an internship while studyingStudy at TU-Campus EUREF in Berlin
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Engineering
Master of Laws
Master of Science
Master of Law and Business
Master Business Engineering
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Master of Business Law
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84.4%Summer intake
4.7%Winter & Summer intake
10.9%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Law
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Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 4,200
Program Fees: € 2,105
M.A. (Master of Arts)
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 850
Program Fees: € 12,500
MLB (Master of Law and Business)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 1,500
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 1,800
Program Fees: € 7,670
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
public University · No. of Students: 5,200
Program Fees: € 2,033
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
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