Germany is a very attractive study destination for people from all over the world. The country offers benefits such as excellent academic standards, a thriving economy, and major developments in different industry sectors. Studying Law in Germany can be a lengthy and challenging process. However, it is rewarding and will offer you the opportunity to have a stable career in Law. Secondly, the law schools in Germany are one the top-ranked law schools in the world. Additionally, the cost of education in Germany is low making it easier and affordable for students to study law.

Studying Law in Germany can be a smooth ride. The application process is fairly comprehensive. However, you must fulfill the basic admission requirements before you can be granted an admission into your chosen university. Additionally, you must be able to pass the required examinations before you can be offered a law degree.

In this piece, I will walk you through the basic requirements that are needed for studying Law in Germany.

Requirements for Studying Law in Germany

1. Academic Qualifications

   You need to have a secondary school leaving certificate that is equivalent to a German certificate. Additionally, you need to make sure that your certificate is eligible and equivalent to the German certificate. However, if your certificate is not eligible, you need to attend the Studienkolleg (one-year preparatory course) and sit for the Feststellungsprüfung Exam.

2. Submit Academic Proficiency

   You need to submit your academic transcripts during your application. Generally, your transcripts should contain all the courses you studied as well as the grades.

3. German Language Proficiency

   Most of the law schools in Germany teach in German. Therefore, you need to be familiar with the German language to be able to learn in those schools. You need to write tests such as TestDaf Level 4, Goethe Institute Certificate Level C2 and DSH German Language Examination Level 2 or 3.

4. English Language Proficiency

   You need to have a strong knowledge of English. It would help if you were good enough to be able to understand scientific literature. Therefore, you need to show proof of your English proficiency. You can submit tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.

5. Entrance Examination

   Most universities might require you to sit for an entrance examination as a requirement for obtaining admission.

6. Student Visa

   International students require a German Student Visa to study law in Germany. Therefore, you need to apply for your visa three months in advance to have a smoother process.

How to Apply

You can apply to study law in Germany by applying to the university of your choice. However, International students should apply through Uni-Assist for verification before applying to the university of their choice. Additionally, EU students can submit their application through the Foundation for University Admission.

Duration

The duration for studying law in Germany is approximately 7 – 11 years. This includes a four-year period of undergraduate study, a two -year internship and series of examinations before you are called to bar.

Tuition Fee

The cost of studying law in Germany is relatively low. Most public universities in Germany have zero tuition fees, however, in Baden-Württemberg where students pay approximately €3,000 per year. However, students are expected to pay a semester fee of €250 per semester. Additionally, private universities pay about €20,000 per year.

Universities in Germany that Offer Law

1. University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Lower Saxony
2. Technical University of Munich, Munich, Bavaria
3. Free University of Berlin, Berlin
4. University of Bonn, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
5. University of Munich, Munich, Bavaria
6. Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin
7. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Hesse
8. University of Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
9. RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
10. University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg
11. University of Mannheim, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
12. Technical University of Berlin, Berlin
13. Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
14. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg
15. University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg
16. University of Münster, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia
17. Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Saxon
18. University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg
19. Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia
20. Darmstadt University of Technology, Darmstadt, Hesse
21. University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia
22. University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
23. Kiel University, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
24. University of Marburg, Marburg, Hesse
25. University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Bavaria
26. Leibniz University of Hanover, Hanover, Lower Saxony
27. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena, Thuringia
28. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
29. University of Kassel, Kassel, Hesse
30. TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
31. Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Saarland
32. University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Brandenburg
33. University of Giessen, Giessen, Hesse
34. Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia
35. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Saxony-Anhalt
36. University of Ulm, Ulm, Baden-Württemberg
37. Braunschweig University of Technology, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony
38. University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Bavaria
39. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Lower Saxony
40. University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Bavaria
41. Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Lüneburg, Lower Saxony
42. Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony
43. University of Paderborn, Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia
44. Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Rhineland Palatinate

In Conclusion, You need to prepare early and ensure that you have the right qualifications before you make your applications. Additionally, it would be best if you verified the language of instruction that is used by the school you are applying to. Some Universities use purely German while some may use English. Therefore, you should verify this information before you submit your application to a particular university. Feel free to reach out to us for further inquiries and assistance.

Good luck!

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