# Bucerius Law School, Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft

> private · 20355 Hamburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €18000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 7 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September 2027 (Master of Law and Business) — Early Decision | 2026-10-31 | Secures place before year-end; earliest of four cutoffs for the 2027 MLB cohort. Source: https://www.law-school.de/international/education/master-of-law-and-business/admission |
| September 2027 (Master of Law and Business) — Early Bird / Scholarship | 2027-01-15 | Also the deadline for the Bucerius Global Scholarship and Business Excellence Scholarship; grants a €2,000 tuition discount. Source: https://www.law-school.de/international/education/master-of-law-and-business/admission |
| September 2027 (Master of Law and Business) — Visa-required applicants | 2027-03-31 | Applies to applicants who need a visa to study in Germany, i.e. most non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.law-school.de/international/education/master-of-law-and-business/admission |
| September 2027 (Master of Law and Business) — No visa required | 2027-05-15 | Final deadline for applicants who do not need a visa (e.g. EU/EEA nationals). Source: https://www.law-school.de/international/education/master-of-law-and-business/admission |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 20355 Hamburg
- **Region:** Hamburg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** law
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.law-school.de/programs/
- **Address:** Marseiller Promenade, 20355 Hamburg
- **Campus note:** Нет собственного общежития. Студенты используют STW Hamburg (stwhh.de) — 4,390+ мест, 25+ объектов. Apply до 3 мес до заселения. Субсидированные места: конкуренция высокая.
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Bucerius operates in Hamburg's upscale Altstadt district, near the city's financial centre. Hamburg is formal and business-oriented compared to Berlin; student life here is less bohemian and more professional. The school itself is small, prestigious, and selective — it draws high-achieving students from across Germany and abroad.

## Strengths

- Private law school with a focused single-field curriculum — every resource is dedicated to legal education.
- Tuition of €18,000 per year is high for Germany but typical for specialised private law institutions of this type.
- An EU-recognised law degree opens the door to bar admission pathways and legal careers across Schengen member states.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and a major trade and financial hub, offering strong internship networks in corporate and maritime law.
- Germany grants a post-study job-seeker visa of up to 18 months, giving graduates real time to secure employment.
- International students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year alongside their studies.

## Watch out for

- At €18,000 per year, tuition is significantly higher than German public universities, which often charge no tuition for non-EU students.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year — a substantial upfront financial commitment before arrival.
- Daily life, local courts, and legal internships in Germany are overwhelmingly conducted in German, creating a real language barrier outside the classroom.
- Admission is competitive and the IELTS minimum is 7.0, requiring strong documented English proficiency before applying.
- Hamburg has a well-known accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing near the city centre can take months and cost considerably.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €620–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hamburg
- **How to apply:** Bucerius does not operate its own dormitory. Students use Studierendenwerk Hamburg (STW Hamburg) which manages ~4,390 spaces across 25+ Hamburg facilities. Apply via STW online portal (stwhh.de) up to 3 months before move-in. Exact wait times not guaranteed.
- **Notes:** STW Hamburg deposit tiers imply rents ranging from under €300 to over €600/month for subsidised student housing. Private market (Numbeo data): outside city centre avg ~€871/month, city centre avg ~€1,174/month.
- **Source:** https://www.stwhh.de/wohnen/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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