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24 Best Law Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Law, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

24 universities · ranked best first

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CK Kiel University logo

Kiel University

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein · Public University

DE #28 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1665
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SA Saarland University logo

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland · Public University

DE #31 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
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PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
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LU Leibniz University Hannover logo

Leibniz University Hannover

Hannover, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #34 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1831
18
JG Justus Liebig University Giessen logo

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Gießen, Hesse · Public University

DE #40 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1607
19
PA University of Passau logo

University of Passau

Passau, Bavaria · Public University

DE #48 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1973
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OS Osnabrück University logo

Osnabrück University

Osnabrück, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #52 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1974
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LE Leuphana University Lüneburg logo

Leuphana University Lüneburg

Lüneburg, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #60 QS World #901 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1946
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VI European University Viadrina logo

European University Viadrina

Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg · Public University

DE #75 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Law?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Kiel University, Saarland University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Law cost in Germany?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Law in Germany?

Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Law at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Law at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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