Bucerius Law School
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 2000
Overview
Bucerius Law School (Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft gGmbH) is a private, non-profit law school in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2000 by the ZEIT-Foundation Bucerius. It offers a German law degree (LL.B./Staatsexamen), the English-taught Master of Law and Business (MLB/LLM) in cooperation with WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Bucerius Summer Programs, and doctoral studies. It is consistently ranked first in Germany's CHE law school ranking.
Fields of study
- Law
- Business Law
- Law and Business
Accreditation: German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat); FIBAA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@law-school.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $2,106 / year
Domestic students
€1,950 – €25,000 / total
MLB/LLM: €25,000 for the full one-year program (includes study materials, study trips, semester transport ticket). German law degree: no upfront tuition; fees paid post-graduation via the Umgekehrter Generationenvertrag (UGV) model. Summer Programs: from €1,950 per program.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucerius Summer Programs (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | — | €1,950 / course | May 1, 2027 | Summer |
| Jurastudium (LL.B. / Erste Prüfung) (opens in a new tab)German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | May 15, 2026 | Fall |
| Master of Law and Business (LL.M. / MLB) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €25,000 / total | May 15, 2027 | September |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.