Master’s program opportunities

Opportunity details

Who can apply

Ugandan applicants are eligible because the programme is intended for graduates of non-German universities. Applicants must hold a good law degree from a non-German university and must have ranked among the top 25 percent of graduates in their cohort. German-language proficiency of at least B2 CEFR is required. Applicants whose secondary or previous tertiary education was taught in German may use the relevant academic certificates as language evidence; otherwise a recognized German-language certificate must accompany the application.

Key information

Tuition status

No tuition / tuition-free institution

About this opportunity

The LL.M. German Law for Foreign Graduates at the University of Passau is a two-semester research-oriented postgraduate programme for lawyers educated outside Germany. Students develop expertise in the German legal system through foundation, scientific-methods and elective modules and complete a master\'s thesis.

Benefits
The University of Passau does not charge tuition for this regular public-university degree programme; students pay the mandatory semester contribution. For winter semester 2026/27 the semester contribution is EUR 126.90, consisting of the student-services contribution and the Passau semester bus pass. Students receive two semesters of postgraduate German-law study, access to German courses for law students, the opportunity to attend classes with German law students and a qualification that can support doctoral study or international legal work involving German law. Living expenses, accommodation, travel, insurance and visa costs are not funded.

Requirements
Applicants must submit a chronological curriculum vitae, the relevant first law degree certificate and transcripts, the university entrance qualification, a copy of the identity page of the passport and proof of German proficiency at B2 CEFR or higher unless the applicant\'s prior academic certificates establish qualifying German-medium education. Academic documents issued in languages other than German, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish must be accompanied by certified German or English translations.

How to apply
Self-register in the University of Passau Campus Portal, create an online application for the LL.M. German Law for Foreign Graduates and follow the portal instructions. Collect the required supporting documents and submit the complete application package to the University of Passau Student Registration Office as instructed by the university. The programme\'s official recurring application period for winter-semester entry is 15 April to 15 July and it does not offer a summer-semester start.