Lawpart time, full time
- Degree
- 1. legal examination / state examination (including integrated Bachelor's degree)
- State Examination
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 10 semesters
- Location
- Frankfurt (Oder)
- Overview and admission
- Application deadlines
- Tuition fee
- Languages of instruction
- Further study programmes
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Jurisprudence, Law
Focus
Criminal Law, Private and Business Law, Media Law, International Law, State and Administration, European Law, Polish Law, Work and Social Affairs, European and International Law
Annotation
Individual support for successful academic studies with social relevance: At European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), you understand law not only as a set of rules, but as a tool for solving diverse conflicts in a complex world. Early on, you learn to actively and responsibly participate in the future-oriented shaping of society. You broaden your viewpoints to include the perspective of European law, which is incorporated into all courses and is strengthened by a wealth of courses in European law. Personal instruction aims to promote individual strengths. The Viadrina Legal Learning Centre offers support that is unique in the Brandenburg-Berlin area: In close interaction with lecturers, you will receive personal advice and tailor-made comments that help you specifically improve your examination achievements. Short communication channels and the collaborative atmosphere create optimal conditions for successful academic studies – and this is also reflected in the excellent results of the CHE ranking in terms of study organisation. For all those who want to think outside the box of German law, Europa-Universität offers optimal conditions for a semester abroad – with 280 partner universities worldwide. Viadrina is the only university in the Brandenburg-Berlin region that allows students to start their studies in the summer or winter semester. In addition to the classic state examination, you can also acquire the integrated Bachelor of Laws (LLB) academic degree, opening up further attractive career prospects. All students are free to enrol in the degree course: Because, from our point of view, motivation and commitment are more important for the success of a programme of study than one’s school grades, students can study law regardless of their high school diploma.
Admission requirements
General or subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or similar from a German school, or an equivalent accredited school leaving qualification from a foreign school. Also required by foreign students: Evidence of proficiency in German provided by successfully completed German DSH test (German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education) or equivalent test.
Lecture period
- 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.03.2027
Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary. Please check the relevant web pages of the degree courses!
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
With a foreign school leaving certificate / higher education entrance qualification application via uni-assist e.V.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
With a foreign school leaving certificate / higher education entrance qualification application via uni-assist e.V.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 15.09.2026
The application and enrolment deadlines for university changes are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.03.2027
NEW: Enrolment (for the first semester) now also for the summer semester!
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
With a foreign school leaving certificate / higher education entrance qualification application via uni-assist e.V.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
With a foreign school leaving certificate / higher education entrance qualification application via uni-assist e.V.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2026 - 15.03.2027
The application and enrolment deadlines for university changes are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
no tuition fees, only a semester contribution including semester ticket for local public transport
Languages of instruction
Main language
German