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48 Best Law Programs in Germany

Across Germany, 24 universities offer 48 Law programs, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Heidelberg University, Universität Hamburg and Universität Hannover.

3Professional
HE Heidelberg University logo
QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

International Law

Heidelberg University — Overview of the International Law CourseThe International Law course at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the pri...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
4Professional
HE Heidelberg University logo
QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Law

Heidelberg University — The Law program at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg provides students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. The curriculum covers var...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
5Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Human Rights and Democratisation

Universität Hamburg — The Master's degree in Human Rights and Democratisation at Universität Hamburg offers a comprehensive exploration of the various dimensions of human rights practices and...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Law
6Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Kriminologie

Universität Hamburg — The Master's program in Criminology at Universität Hamburg delves into the complexities of crime and justice in contemporary society. This interdisciplinary course combin...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Law
7Master's Degree
UH Universität Hannover logo
QS World #433 #28 in Germany Germany

European Legal Practice LL.M Joint Degree

Universität Hannover — The European Legal Practice LL.M Joint Degree at Universität Hannover offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for law graduates looking to deepen their understanding o...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Wintersemester, SommersemesterIntake
Law
8Diploma
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Recht und Wirtschaft

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg — The Diploma in Law and Economics at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg is an interdisciplinary program that merges legal studies with economic principles. This...

DiplomaLevel
10 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
9Professional
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Technikrecht

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg — Der Masterstudiengang Technikrecht an der Technischen Universität Bergakademie Freiberg vermittelt den Studierenden ein tiefes Verständnis für die rechtlichen Rahmenbedin...

ProfessionalLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
10Bachelor's Degree
FU Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena logo
QS World #526 #36 in Germany Germany

Rechtswissenschaft

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — The Bachelor's degree in Rechtswissenschaft at Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena provides students with a comprehensive education in the principles of law, equipping th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
12Professional
HU Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf logo
#41 in Germany Germany

Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf — The Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz (Industrial Property Law) course at Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf offers an in-depth exploration of legal frameworks governing intel...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
13Professional
HU Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf logo
#41 in Germany Germany

Rechtswissenschaft

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf — The Rechtswissenschaft (Law) degree program at Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf provides students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, frameworks,...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
15Professional
EU Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald logo
#57 in Germany Germany

Rechtswissenschaften (Jura)

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald — The Rechtswissenschaften (Law) course at Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald offers a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks, principles, and practices. Th...

ProfessionalLevel
nullDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter- und SommersemesterIntake
Law
17Bachelor's Degree
LU Leuphana Universität Lüneburg logo
#76 in Germany Germany

Law

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg — The Bachelor's Degree in Law at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg provides students with a comprehensive understanding of legal systems, principles, and practices. This progr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
20Bachelor's Degree
UP Universität Passau logo
#92 in Germany Germany

Legal Tech

Universität Passau — The Bachelor's Degree in Legal Tech at Universität Passau combines the fields of law and technology, providing students with a unique and contemporary understanding of ho...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSeIntake
Law
21Master's Degree
UP Universität Passau logo
#92 in Germany Germany

Rechtsinformatik

Universität Passau — Course OverviewThe Master's in Rechtsinformatik (Legal Informatics) at Universität Passau equips students with a blend of legal knowledge and technical skills. This inter...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SoSeIntake
Law
24Bachelor's Degree
EV Europa-Universität Viadrina logo
#113 in Germany Germany

Deutsch-Polnisches Jurastudium (LL.B.)

Europa-Universität Viadrina — The Deutsch-Polnisches Jurastudium (LL.B.) program at Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) offers a comprehensive education in law with a focus on both German and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter SemesterIntake
Law

Law at other levels

How these courses are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #592 (Universität Bremen); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,319,490 citations and an h-index of 1,646. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 23 bachelor's, 14 master's, 9 professional and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 90% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (60% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (44% of courses with a stated intake). Europa-Universität Viadrina offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Law in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Law course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Law courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 60% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Law courses in Germany?

Europa-Universität Viadrina, with 8, ahead of Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (5).

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