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Study law in Germany

Universities and colleges in Germany recorded as teaching law, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Law (LLB, LLM), international and business law

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in Germany

Business and management 252Computing and software 165Engineering 163Medicine and health 144Law 1Social sciences 161Psychology 1Education and teaching 153Natural sciences 132Mathematics and statistics 1Economics and finance 33Art and design 13Music and performing arts 10Agriculture and environment 33Languages and literature 2Sport and exercise science 1
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

No institution in Germany is recorded as teaching this at doctorate level in the data we hold, so every level is shown.

1 institution recorded as teaching this in Germany.

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Institutions

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Other universities in Germany

Our course data does not show law for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

Studying in Germany at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 200 to EUR 700
Living costs a month
EUR 800 to EUR 1,500
First year, all in, from
EUR 9,900
Money to show for the visa
EUR 11,900
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
18 months

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for law can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study law in Germany?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 200 to EUR 700 a year, and living costs from EUR 800 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 9,900. Fees for law can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Germany?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Germany after I graduate?

Yes: Jobseeker residence permit (section 20 Residence Act) gives you 18 months.

Will my law degree from Germany let me work at home?

Law is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

Scholarships to study law, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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