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Study Law in Germany: 39 Universities with 59 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)
Updated: 12-05-2021 | 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
59
Study Programs in English
39
Universities
24
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
0,- € (22 programs for EU citizens, 21 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
16,425 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between January 07 and September 30
Summer Semester
between March 31 and September 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Law
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#44Times 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) #47, QS World University Rankings #64
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 35,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 4,500 € (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #121
#86Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Freiburg
public University
No. of Students: approx. 24,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 1,500 € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #101-150, QS World University Rankings #186
Tuition Fees
5 English Degree Programs for Law in Germany
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
International Economic Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
2114€ - 2289€ / 2114€ - 4989€
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
Saarland University
Saarbrücken
European and International Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
2800€
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
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law and Society
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Choose two specializations: “Business and Labor”, “Migration or “Digital Communication”Work in major human rights institutionsTake advantage of the mandatory 10-week internship
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Public Economics, Law and Politics
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
The interdisciplinary program teaches students to analyze the complex settings in which modern states find themselvesFreedom to choose your specialization in law, politics, public economics, or development theory and policyCooperation with the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
Peace and Security Studies
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Mar (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Unique and interdisciplinary approachConduct praxis-oriented research in one of the partner Institutes of the Cooperation Network for Peace, Research and Security PolicyLive and study in a vibrant metropolis
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2022
Winter Semester 2023/2024
46 programs
11 programs
54 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)
42.4% local admission restriction (local NC)
23.7% no admission restriction
33.9% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
74.6% directly at University
23.7% via uni-assist
1 English Degree Program for Law in Germany
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Sustainability Science
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
This interdisciplinary program incorporates natural sciences and a humanities perspective.Leuphana University is one of Europe’s leading institutions in sustainabilityBroad career options
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Minimum:
72 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (7 programs )
Maximum:
7 (10 programs )
Maximum:
100 (6 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (18 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Maximum:
7 (10 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
72 (1 program )
Maximum:
100 (6 programs )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (7 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (18 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Law in Germany
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Nuremberg / Erlangen
Human Rights
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 30 Jun (Winter)
1633€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Munich Intellectual Property Law Center
Munich
Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
16425€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Berlin
International Dispute Resolution
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 31 Mar (Winter)
4500€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
European University Viadrina
Frankfurt (Oder)
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 15 Aug/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan/15 Feb (Summer)
2033€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 3 Years
Duration
Heidelberg University
International Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 25 Jan (Summer)
6000€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden
International Studies in Intellectual Property Law (International Track)
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/15 May (Winter) - 30 Nov/15 Jan (Summer)
1250€ - 5187€ / 1250€ - 6702€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Engineering
Master of Laws
Master of Science
Master of Law and Business
Master Business Engineering
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
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Winter intake
81.4%Summer intake
5.1%Winter & Summer intake
13.6%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: 3,900
Program Fees: 2,640 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 950
Program Fees: 11,000 €
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
MLB (Master of Law and Business)
public University · No. of Students: 6,400
Program Fees: 2,033 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 39,000
Program Fees: 1,633 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 2,400
Program Fees: 9,000 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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