Degree-type · Germany
LLM programmes in Germany
English-taught LLM programmes at German universities — international law, European law, business law, tax law, tech + IP — with tuition and admission facts on record.
Programmes14in Germany
Universities10
Duration12 mo10 of 14
Tuition (non-EU)€1,400 – €12,000recorded fees, 8 of 14
About LLM in Germany
Germany's English-taught LLMs are designed for international lawyers or German bachelor's holders wanting international specialisation — practising in Germany requires the Staatsexamen, which the LLM does NOT grant. Strong LLMs at Humboldt Berlin, Heidelberg, LMU Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Bucerius Law School (Hamburg), and Berlin's Hertie School. Focus areas: European + international law, business + tax law, tech law + IP, human rights, arbitration. Public universities charge €150–€400/sem; private schools like Bucerius run €15,000–€30,000/yr programmes. Admission expects a law bachelor's / JD equivalent and IELTS 6.5–7.0. Programmes typically run 12 months.
Top schools
Ranked using THE / QS / ARWU where available.
University of Göttingen
Göttingen · 3 programmes
THE #121
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg · 1 programme
THE #125
Goethe University Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main · 3 programmes
ARWU #151
University of Potsdam
Potsdam · 1 programme
THE #201
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Gießen · 1 programme
THE #351
Leibniz University Hannover
Hanover · 1 programme
THE #351
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg · 1 programme
THE #401
Saarland University
Saarbrücken · 1 programme
ARWU #401
Dresden University of Technology
Dresden · 1 programme
Kiel University
Kiel · 1 programme
Programmes by school
Up to three programmes per top school — click through for admission facts and tuition.
University of GöttingenGöttingen
Goethe University FrankfurtFrankfurt am Main
Leibniz University HannoverHanover
Leuphana University LüneburgLüneburg
Saarland UniversitySaarbrücken