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28 Best Law Universities in Germany

Heidelberg University leads the 28 Law universities in Germany at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 57 matching courses between them.

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Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

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#150 in Germany · by research impact
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How these universities 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,345,956 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

28 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Baden-Württemberg (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH is the largest, with 80,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 28 bachelor's, 18 master's, 9 professional and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 91% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (58% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). Europa-Universität Viadrina offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Law?

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 many public universities offer Law in Germany?

28 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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 — 58% 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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