HU Humboldt Master of LawsHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin · Berlin, Germany

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Letter of motivation

Maximum 4,000 characters excluding spaces.

CV or resume

Current CV required.

Professional experience evidence

Internship/employment certificates with dates and hours if not fully covered by references.

English language certificate

B2 English unless exempted.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two signed reference letters; may support professional experience requirement.

Academic: Law degree equivalent to 240 ECTS (180 ECTS accepted with caveats); 120 ECTS in foreign (non-German) law required; European/international law credits alone do not count.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; At least one year qualified legal professional experience after the degree and before application.
IELTS: 5.5 overall; B2 English minimum per programme application page.
TOEFL: 72 overall; B2 English minimum; programme accepts multiple B2 certificates.

Historical admission data is not published.