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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.

25Master's Degree
EV Europa-Universität Viadrina logo
#113 in Germany Germany

German-Polish Legal Studies

Europa-Universität Viadrina — The Master's Degree in German-Polish Legal Studies at Europa-Universität Viadrina is a unique program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the l...

Master's DegreeLevel
10 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter SemesterIntake
Law
26PhD / Doctorate
EV Europa-Universität Viadrina logo
#113 in Germany Germany

Law

Europa-Universität Viadrina — The PhD program in Law at Europa-Universität Viadrina offers students an intellectually stimulating environment to conduct in-depth research in various areas of law. The...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
10 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
27Bachelor's Degree
EV Europa-Universität Viadrina logo
#113 in Germany Germany

Law and Politics

Europa-Universität Viadrina — The Bachelor’s degree in Law and Politics at Europa-Universität Viadrina provides students with a robust interdisciplinary framework that combines the principles of legal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
6 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter SemesterIntake
Law
31Professional
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#113 in Germany Germany

Rechtswissenschaft (first state examination)

Europa-Universität Viadrina — The Rechtswissenschaft (First State Examination) course at Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) offers a comprehensive education in legal studies, preparing stude...

ProfessionalLevel
10 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Summer Semester, Winter SemesterIntake
Law
32Bachelor's Degree
EU EBS Universität logo
#123 in Germany Germany

Jurastudium

EBS Universität — The Bachelor of Jurastudium at EBS Universität offers a comprehensive exploration of law and its applications in various contexts. This program is designed to provide stu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Sommer- und WintersemesterIntake
Law
34Professional
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#140 in Germany Germany

Unternehmenssteuerrecht

Fachhochschule Stralsund — The Unternehmenssteuerrecht course at Fachhochschule Stralsund is designed for students who want to delve into the complex world of corporate tax law. This professional d...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
35Master's Degree
HW Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung logo
#150 in Germany Germany

Deutsches und internationales Wirtschaftsrecht

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — Der Masterstudiengang Deutsches und internationales Wirtschaftsrecht an der Hochschule Wismar bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in den rechtlichen Aspekten der Wirtschaft...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
36Master's Degree
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#150 in Germany Germany

Legal Tech

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — The Master's Degree in Legal Tech at Hochschule Wismar focuses on the intersection of law and technology, preparing students to navigate and innovate in the rapidly evolv...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
37Bachelor's Degree
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#150 in Germany Germany

Rechtliche Betreuung

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — The Bachelor's degree in Rechtliche Betreuung at Hochschule Wismar focuses on equipping students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for legal guar...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
38Bachelor's Degree
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#150 in Germany Germany

Rechtswissenschaften für Notarfachwirte

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — The Bachelor’s degree in Rechtswissenschaften für Notarfachwirte at Hochschule Wismar provides a comprehensive foundation in the field of law with a specific focus on not...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
39Bachelor's Degree
HW Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung logo
#150 in Germany Germany

Rechtswissenschaften für Rechtsfachwirte

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung — Der Bachelorstudiengang Rechtswissenschaften für Rechtsfachwirte an der Hochschule Wismar vermittelt Studierenden ein umfassendes Verständnis des Rechtsrahmens und der re...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
40Professional
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#169 in Germany Germany

Arbeitsrecht

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden — The course in Arbeitsrecht at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden is tailored for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of labor law in a dyna...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
41Master's Degree
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#169 in Germany Germany

Wirtschaft und Recht

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden — The Master's degree in Wirtschaft und Recht at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden focuses on the intersection of business and law, preparing students for c...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
42Bachelor's Degree
DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland logo
#175 in Germany Germany

Compliance and Internal Investigations

DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland — The Compliance and Internal Investigations Bachelor's Degree program at DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland offers students a comprehensive understanding of complianc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
7 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
USD 177 total Tuition (indicative)
43Bachelor's Degree
DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland logo
#175 in Germany Germany

Immobilienrecht

DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland — Der Studiengang Immobilienrecht an der DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland bietet eine fundierte Ausbildung in den rechtlichen Aspekten des Immobilienmarktes. Student...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
7 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
USD 177 total Tuition (indicative)
44Bachelor's Degree
DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland logo
#175 in Germany Germany

Wirtschaftsrecht

DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland — Studying Wirtschaftsrecht, or Business Law, at DIPLOMA-Fachhochschule Ölsnitz/Vogtland provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks that g...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
7 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
USD 177 total Tuition (indicative)
45Bachelor's Degree
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#183 in Germany Germany

Steuerrecht

Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft — The Bachelor's Degree in Steuerrecht (Tax Law) at Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft equips students with essential knowledge and skills for understanding the complex landscap...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
46Bachelor's Degree
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#184 in Germany Germany

Steuerrecht

Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln — Steuerrecht, or Tax Law, is a vital field of study that focuses on the complexities of taxation systems and regulations. In this Bachelor's degree program at Rheinische F...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
47Bachelor's Degree
RF Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln logo
#184 in Germany Germany

Wirtschaftsrecht

Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln — The Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftsrecht at Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln combines legal principles with business knowledge, equipping students with a unique skill set...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
48Master's Degree
RF Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln logo
#184 in Germany Germany

Öffentliche Sicherheit

Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln — The Master's Degree in Öffentliche Sicherheit at Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln provides an in-depth exploration of public safety and security management. This program co...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
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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