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14 Best Master's Law Programs in Germany

14 Master's Law courses are taught at 10 universities in Germany; the most common length is 1–2 years. Courses from Universität Hamburg, Universität Hannover and Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Master'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
2Master'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
3Master'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
7Master'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
8Master'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
11Master'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
12Master's Degree
HW Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung logo
#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
13Master's Degree
OT Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden logo
#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
14Master'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

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #193 (Universität Hamburg) to #433 (Universität Hannover); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universität Hamburg is cited most (21,096,395 citations).

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and 10 semesters. 93% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (36% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (36% of courses with a stated intake). Europa-Universität Viadrina offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Master's Law?

Universität Hamburg (QS World #193), Universität Hannover (QS World #433) and Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald (#57 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's Law course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 10 semesters the next most common.

When do Master's Law courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 36% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Law courses in Germany?

Europa-Universität Viadrina, with 2, ahead of Universität Passau (2).

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