Study Law in Germany 🇩🇪

Germany offers 102 Law programs across 57 universities. Tuition ranges from $0k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

102 Programs

57 Universities

$0k–$3k/yr Tuition

20% Scholarships

Why Germany for Law?

Living Cost

$11,000/yr

Full guide to studying in Germany →

By Degree Level

Bachelor (52) Master (25) PhD (23) State Examination (1) Diploma (1)

Top Universities for Law in Germany

University of Freiburg

Freiburg · National rank #5 · QS #201

Doctoral Program in Law · PhD Law · Bachelor

University of Kiel

Kiel · National rank #7 · QS #618

Law · Bachelor

University of Hamburg

Hamburg · National rank #9 · QS #193

Law · Bachelor

Goethe University Frankfurt

Frankfurt · National rank #10 · QS #316

International Finance · Master

University of Hannover

Hannover · National rank #20 · QS #433

Law · Bachelor

University of Greifswald

Greifswald · National rank #21

Law · Bachelor

University of Marburg

Marburg · National rank #21 · QS #771

Law · Bachelor

University of Giessen

Giessen · National rank #22 · QS #496

Doctoral Program in Law · PhD Law · Bachelor

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf · National rank #24 · QS #851

Medical Law · Master Law · Diploma

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Halle · National rank #32 · QS #751

Law · Bachelor

University of Rostock

Rostock · National rank #40 · QS #851

Law · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD

University of Augsburg

Augsburg · National rank #43 · QS #511

Bachelor of Arts in Law · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD First State Examination in Law (Staatsexamen) · Master

University of Göttingen

Göttingen

Law · Bachelor

University of Erfurt

Erfurt

Law (State Examination) · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD Public Policy (MPP) · Master

University of Halle-Wittenberg

Halle

PhD in Law · PhD Law · Bachelor

Fachhochschule Nürtingen

Nürtingen

Wirtschaftsrecht · Bachelor

Universität Hannover

Hannover

Law · Bachelor European Law Practice LL.M. Joint Degree · Master Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law · Master

University of Trier

Trier

Rechtswissenschaft (Law) · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD

Universität Greifswald

Greifswald

Law · Bachelor PhD in Law · PhD

University of Jena

Jena

Law · Bachelor

All Programs

Law

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Bachelor

Law

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Bachelor

International Taxation and Law

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Master

PhD in Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Universität Trier

PhD

International Law and Business

Hochschule Wolfenbüttel

Master Aid

Human Rights and Democratisation

Universität Hamburg

Master Aid

European and International Business Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Master

Business Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Bachelor

Medical Law

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Master Aid

Applied Business Law

Hochschule Villingen-Schwenningen

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor Law (State Examination)

University of Passau

Bachelor Aid

Law

Ernst Moritz Arndt University

State Examination

Customs, Taxation and International Trade Law

University of Münster

Master

European Law Practice LL.M. Joint Degree

Universität Hannover

Master

Labour Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Master

Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Bachelor

Business Law Practice Plus LL.B.

FH Aachen

Bachelor Aid

Tax Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Master

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Economic Law

FernUniversität Hagen

Master

PhD in Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

PhD

First State Examination in Law (Staatsexamen)

University of Augsburg

Master

Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law

Universität Hannover

Master

European and International Law

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Master

Law

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Diploma Aid

Business Law & Compliance LL.M.

Hochschule Mainz

Master Aid

Law

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Bachelor

Begutachtung im Familienrecht (Assessment in Family Law)

Hochschule Düsseldorf

Master

Business Law

Hochschule Villingen-Schwenningen

Bachelor Aid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Law in Germany?

Tuition for Law programs in Germany ranges from $0k–$3k/yr. 20% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $11k.

What are the English language requirements for Law in Germany?

English-taught Law programs in Germany typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.

How many Law programs are in Germany?

Abroadly lists 102 Law programs at 57 universities across Germany. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.

Is Germany a good country for Law students?

Germany is a strong choice for Law with 57 universities offering these programs. The primary language is German, though many programs are taught in English.

What degree levels are available for Law in Germany?

In Germany, Law programs are offered at: Bachelor (52 programs), Master (25 programs), PhD (23 programs), State Examination (1 programs), Diploma (1 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.

Study Law in Germany 🇩🇪

Why Germany for Law?

By Degree Level

Top Universities for Law in Germany

All Programs

Law

International Finance

Bachelor of Arts in Law

Law

Law

Doctoral Program in Law

Law (State Examination)

PhD in Law

Law

Law

Wirtschaftsrecht

Law

Law

Law

Doctoral Program in Law

Law

Law

Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Law

PhD in Law

Law

Law

International Taxation and Law

Law

Business Law Practice Plus

Compliance

Law

PhD in Law

PhD in Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Law

Law

Doctoral Program in Law

Law

PhD in Law

Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Law

Doctoral Program in Law

PhD in Law

Law

PhD in Law

PhD in Law

Law

Compliance LL.M.

Law

International Law and Business

Law

German Law

Human Rights and Democratisation

Law (Staatsexamen)

Law

PhD in Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

European and International Business Law

Business Law

Business Law

PhD in Law

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Law

Labour Law

Medical Law

Applied Business Law

PhD in Law

Law

Business Law LL.B.

Law

PhD in Law

Bachelor Law (State Examination)

PhD in Law

Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Law

Law

Customs, Taxation and International Trade Law

European Law Practice LL.M. Joint Degree

Labour Law

PhD in Law