LL.B. German 10 Semesters

Rechtswissenschaft

Bucerius Law School, Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft Hamburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

LL.B.

Duration

10 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Oct 2026

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Hamburg

Intakes per Year

IELTS

IELTS Academic 7.0 (LL.B. and MLB/LLM)

German Requirement

German skills are not required for the English-taught MLB/LLM programme or the exchange pr...

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Bucerius Law School, Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft

Universitäten · Hamburg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: Deferred via UGV (no fees during studies; paid after entering workforce)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: Deferred via UGV (no fees during studies; paid after entering workforce)

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The LL.B. programme in Rechtswissenschaft is offered by Bucerius Law School, Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft, an Universitäten in Hamburg, Germany, with a standard duration of 10 semesters (approximately 5 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — German C2 / native level required (all instruction in German)

English — English B2+ recommended (mandatory study-abroad trimester)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

LL.B.: IELTS Academic 7.0; accepted tests include TOEFL paper/iBT/Home/Paper Editions, TOEFL ITP (institutional, min score per list), CPE/C2 Proficiency, CAE/C1 Advanced, IB English, PTE Pearson; Duolingo and TOEFL iBT Essentials NOT accepted; certificate must be less than 2 years old at study start. MLB/LLM: TOEFL iBT minimum 5 on the new scale (previously 100), IELTS 7.0, or CAE C1 - required unless English is native language or undergraduate instruction language.

German Language

German skills are not required for the English-taught MLB/LLM programme or the exchange programme (optional German courses offered). The German-law LL.B. is taught in German; foreign applicants need uni-assist equivalence check of their certificate.

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

German Abitur or equivalent (top grades expected)

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Multi-stage selection process: written aptitude test, group discussion, individual interview

Required Documents

English language certificate (TOEFL/IELTS) for study-abroad trimester

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Hamburg

Subject Groups

Law

Study Fields

Rechtswissenschaft, Jura

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Bucerius Law School, Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft welcomes international applicants for its LL.B. in Rechtswissenschaft in Hamburg. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 10 semesters (approximately 5 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Bucerius Law School, Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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