Ap­pli­ca­tion

The required documents must be submitted to and in accordance with the Uni-Assist guidelines.

Uni-Assist requires translated and notarised copies of certain documents. You must check in advance on the Uni-Assist website which documents these are.

The following documents shall be submitted with the application:

• A curriculum vitae (CV)

• Copies of all relevant university degrees and diplomas

• Copies of all relevant university transcripts

  • All transcripts shall include a list of courses that are required in order to obtain the relevant university degree or diploma. The transcript shall also detail the type, title, and grade achieved for each course, as well as the applicant's overall Grade Point Average (GPA).

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• Optional (if provided by the university): module handbook (that is a description of the learning content taught during the degree course)

• A signed and dated letter of motivation, with a maximum of 4,000 characters (excluding spaces)

• 2 (two) signed and dated letters of recommendation in support of the application to the Humboldt Master of Laws

  • The reference letters are in particular useful to prove that the applicant meets the professional work experience requirement.

• Copy of passport(s) or identification card(s)
• Documentation proving English language proficiency at a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level of B2 or higher
• Internship, employment or other professional work experience confirmation/ certificate/ proof that the applicant meets the professional work experience requirement (if not fully covered by the applicant's reference letters)
• If applicable also: certificate from the academic testing center (APS) (for applications from China, Vietnam and India)

The application period opens on 1 March and closes on 31 March for entry in October of the same year.

• Knowledge of foreign (non-German) law equivalent to 120 ECTS credits (Bachelor's degree) – as part of a law degree program.
• Qualified practical professional experience of not less than one year

• Proof of English language skills at a minimum level derived from level B2 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment" (CEFR) can be provided by the following language certificates:
  • UNIcert® II-Certificate (minimum score of 1.3)
  • UNIcert® III-Certificate (minimum score of 3.0)
  • DAAD Language Certificate with four stars in all areas and no less than a C in any area
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) IELTS - International English Language Testing System (minimum score of 5,5)
  • TOEFL - (minimum score of 72)

Applicants with a language certificate not listed above may contact Uni-Assist to enquire about the eligibility of this specific certificate

• Native speakers who can show that they have spent eight out of the first twelve years of their lives in a country where English is the official language
• Applicants who can provide an English-language High School Diploma or English language undergraduate degree (180 ECTS or equivalent)
• Applicants who can provide proof of English-language coursework and examinations amounting to at least 20 ECTS credits (or equivalent), each of which was acquired as part of a course of study at a state or state-recognized higher education institution

June - The application process concludes with a decision regarding your application. You can expect to receive the decision in June. This timing leaves the successful applicants with more than 3 months to organise their arrival in Berlin before the start of lectures in early October.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to start taking care of what is needed to be able to study in Germany as soon as possible. This is especially true if the applicants require a study visa or external financing. Start planning early!

June/July - Within two weeks after receiving the admission decision, the successful applicants will be required to make an initial payment of 2,250.00 € to secure their place in the program. This payment is non-refundable. However, do not worry, once successfully enrolled as a student, it will be counted toward the tuition fee due for the current academic year.

September - In order to become a student at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin the successful applicants will need to be formally enrolled. The enrollment is a formal step that can be completed online. Once enrolled, you will receive a letter with access details to the university's online platform AGNES. It will allow you to generate a personal QR code, which is needed to obtain your student card (Campus-Card).

October - The Humboldt Master of Laws lecture period starts in mid-October each year. Before the start of classes, admitted students are welcome to join orientation week activities in early October.