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About the Program

The programme provides essential competencies and knowledge required to practice legal professions. Students learn scholarly work, critical thinking and responsible action in a free, democratic and social state based on the rule of law. This includes technical knowledge in basic and core legal subjects as well as techniques of case resolution, argumentation, presentation and linguistic skills. Students learn to answer legal questions in a European and global context, identify political, social, historical and cultural contexts of the law, and explore new developments independently. The course is divided into modules requiring a total of 270 credit points. It includes mandatory modules (214 CP), mandatory elective modules (56 CP), and culminates in a State Examination administered by the Joint Legal Examination Authority for the States of Berlin and Brandenburg.
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The programme provides essential competencies and knowledge required to practice legal professions. Students learn scholarly work, critical thinking and responsible action in a free, democratic and social state based on the rule of law. This includes technical knowledge in basic and core legal subjects as well as techniques of case resolution, argumentation, presentation and linguistic skills. Students learn to answer legal questions in a European and global context, identify political, social, historical and cultural contexts of the law, and explore new developments independently. The course is divided into modules requiring a total of 270 credit points. It includes mandatory modules (214 CP), mandatory elective modules (56 CP), and culminates in a State Examination administered by the Joint Legal Examination Authority for the States of Berlin and Brandenburg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Law at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Is Law at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Law programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Law at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Law?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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