Fachhochschule für Rechtspflege Nordrhein-Westfalen: Application Deadlines for Bachelor programs (2026/27)

The University of Applied Sciences for the Administration of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia (Fachhochschule für Rechtspflege Nordrhein-Westfalen, FHR NRW), located in Bad Münstereifel, is a state-run university founded in 1979 under the authority of the Ministry of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia. It serves as the central training institution for the higher judicial service and offers a three-year dual study program leading to the qualification of Diplom-Rechtspfleger (FH). The program combines academic coursework at the university with practical training phases at courts and public prosecutor’s offices across the state, providing students with solid expertise in law, administration, and social skills. This close integration of theory and practice prepares graduates for responsible roles in the judiciary, including areas such as land registry, probate and guardianship matters, enforcement, and insolvency proceedings.