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9 Best Professional Law Programs in Germany

There are 9 Professional Law programs in Germany, spread across 7 universities; the most common length is 3–4 years. Courses from Heidelberg University, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg and Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Professional
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
2Professional
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
3Professional
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
4Professional
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
5Professional
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
6Professional
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
7Professional
EV Europa-Universität Viadrina logo
#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
8Professional
FS Fachhochschule Stralsund logo
#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
9Professional
OT Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden logo
#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

Law at other levels

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #487 (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 3–4 years and null. 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (11% of courses with a stated intake). Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Law in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (QS World #487) and Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf (#41 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Professional Law course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Professional Law courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most Professional Law courses in Germany?

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf, with 2, ahead of Heidelberg University (2).

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