Master of Laws in Finance (LLM Finance)
Goethe University Frankfurt offers this 12-month English-taught master's in Business & Law in Frankfurt am Main, ranked #201 by Times Higher Education.
What it costs
No tuition fees here — just plan for a normal Frankfurt am Main student life.
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What you'll study
12 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
Master of Laws in Finance (LLM Finance). Master in Business, Administration & Law at Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, DE. Taught in English.
Rankings
- Times Higher Education 2026#201
- Times Higher Education 2025#201
- QS World 2025#309
- THE — Law 2026#97
- THE — Business And Economics 2026#251
- QS — Law 2025#105
- QS — Business 2025#465
Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Goethe University Frankfurt
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Common questions
Is Master of Laws in Finance (LLM Finance) at Goethe University Frankfurt taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English.
What is the acceptance rate at Goethe University Frankfurt?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Germany after graduating?
Yes. Germany grants graduates of German universities an 18-month residence permit to look for work matching their qualification, and you can work without restriction during the search period.
Is Goethe University Frankfurt good for Business & Law?
Goethe University Frankfurt ranks #97 in Law (THE 2026).
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