7 Best Professional Law Universities in Germany

Heidelberg University leads the 7 Professional Law universities in Germany at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (QS World #487) and Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf (#41 in Germany) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 9 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg University

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Law

EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1386Founded

29,000Students

6,000International

Admissions open

#80 QS World University Rankings 2026

#5 in Germany

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2Top pick

QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

Public University · 1 course in Professional Law

TechnikrechtProfessional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#487 QS World University Rankings 2026

#34 in Germany

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3Top pick

#41 in Germany Germany

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Law

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#41 in Germany · by research impact

10,778,489 citations · h-index 875

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4Ranked

#57 in Germany Germany

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald

Public University · 1 course in Professional Law

Rechtswissenschaften (Jura)Professional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#57 in Germany · by research impact

2,310,484 citations · h-index 509

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5Ranked

#113 in Germany Germany

Europa-Universität Viadrina

Public University · 1 course in Professional Law

Rechtswissenschaft (first state examination)Professional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#113 in Germany · by research impact

83,922 citations · h-index 125

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6Ranked

#140 in Germany Germany

Fachhochschule Stralsund

Public University · 1 course in Professional Law

UnternehmenssteuerrechtProfessional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#140 in Germany · by research impact

31,209 citations · h-index 79

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7Ranked

#169 in Germany Germany

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden

Public University · 1 course in Professional Law

ArbeitsrechtProfessional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#169 in Germany · by research impact

9,182 citations · h-index 42

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How these universities 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).

Public, private and where they are

7 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. Heidelberg University is the largest, with 29,000 students.

Inside the course list

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

Which is the best university in Germany for Professional Law?

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 many public universities offer Professional Law in Germany?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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