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24 Best Public Law Universities in Germany

Heidelberg University leads the 24 Public Law universities in Germany at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433). Across the whole list there are 48 courses to choose from.

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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 (44,319,490 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

24 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

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 Public 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 many public universities offer Public Law in Germany?

24 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Law course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public 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 Public Law courses in Germany?

Europa-Universität Viadrina, with 8, ahead of Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (5).

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