Application

• A law degree or equivalent qualification from a country outside Germany, comprising at least eight semesters of standard duration of study (240 ECTS) with a minimum grade of 2.5; the conversion is carried out using the modified Bavarian formula.
  
• Applicants wishing to study the Master’s programme in ‘German Law and Comparative Law’ who did not obtain their university entranceat a German-speaking institution must provide separate evidence of sufficient German language proficiency in the form of the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-2 or an equivalent language certificate . Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided the required language certificate in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. Proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment. You can find all the necessary information on this page of the International Office’s website.
  
• Applicants wishing to study the Master’s programme in ‘German and Comparative Law’ who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at an English-speaking institution must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language at level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided the required proof of language proficiency in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. Proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.
  
• In addition , applicants for the Master’s programme in ‘German and Comparative Law’ who did not obtain their university entrance qualification or their first degree from a German-speaking institution must provide evidence of a basic knowledge of the German language. Proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours or through knowledge of the German language at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If proof is not provided at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that proof is submitted by the end of the first academic year at the latest.

Note:

If the degree certificate cannot yet be submitted at the time of application, proof of qualification may alternatively be provided by means of a current, certified statement detailing previous academic achievements and examination results from the degree programme totalling at least 210 LP; this evidence must show the provisional overall examination mark resulting from the academic achievements to date.

For the winter semester 2026/27, applications received by 1 June 2026 will be considered. Please send all necessary documents as a SINGLE PDF file to

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Manisha Banik (manisha.sinha-roy@jura.uni-regensburg.de (external link, opens in a new window)) or Dr Petra Fexer

If the degree certificate cannot be submitted at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that the degree certificate is submitted by the end of the first semester at the latest.

1 June 2026

1. Project outline of no more than 5,000 characters (including spaces). This should outline a plan for the structure of the Master’s programme, including the thematic focus of the Master’s thesis, which can be undertaken at the University of Regensburg, and should explain how this plan fits into your academic and professional development to date and your future plans.
2. Curriculum vitae ( including the exact titles and grades of your qualifications, as well as the full name of the university at which you obtained your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, evidence of relevant periods spent abroad, and evidence of relevant academic and extracurricular activities such as work placements, projects, etc.)
3. Certificate confirming a law degree or an equivalent qualification from a country outside Germany , comprising at least eight semesters of standard duration of study (240 ECTS) with a minimum grade of 2.5
   (Note: the conversion is carried out by our faculty using the modified Bavarian formula; if the degree certificate cannot yet be submitted at the time of application, proof of the qualification may alternatively be provided by means of a current, certified transcript of academic achievements and examination results from the degree programme totalling at least 210 LP; this evidence must show the provisional overall examination mark resulting from the academic achievements to date.)
4. if the qualification for university entry was not obtained at a German-speaking institution for the Master’s programme in ‘German Law and Comparative Law’ Proof of sufficient German language proficiency in the form of theGerman Language Test for University Admission (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-2 or an equivalent language certificate.
   Further information can be found here.
   (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided the above-mentioned required proof of language proficiency in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. Proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.)
5. If the qualification for university admission was not obtained at an English-speaking institution, for the Master’s programme in “German and Comparative Law”, proof of sufficient knowledge of English at level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
   (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from an English-speaking institution and have already provided the required proof of language proficiency in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. Proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.)
6. If the qualification for university admission was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, applicants for the Master’s programme in ‘German and Comparative Law’ must provide evidence of basic knowledge of the German language. Proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours or through knowledge of the German language at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
   (Note: If proof is not submitted at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that proof is submitted by the end of the first academic year at the latest.)
7. Please note: By accepting the offer of a place, applicants make a declaration in which they undertake to acquire, by the start of their studies, a passive knowledge of the language other than the language of instruction for their chosen degree programme, in both spoken and written form, at a level corresponding to B2 CEFR.
8. Secondary school leaving certificate (high school or equivalent)
9. Certified translation of your secondary school leaving certificate (only if it is NOT in German or English)
10. Copy of passport
11. Applicants from China, Vietnam and India: APS certificate
12. Other relevant certificates

Please send the documents in German or English (including a certified translation where necessary) by 1 June 2026 at the latest as a single PDF file to manisha.sinha-roy@jura.uni-regensburg.de (external link, opens in a new window).

• if the qualification for university admission was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, for the Master’s programme in ‘German Law and Comparative Law’ Proof of sufficient German language proficiency in the form of the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-2 or an equivalent language certificate. Further information can be found here.
  (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided the above-mentioned language certificate in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. The certificate must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.)
• If the qualification for admission to higher education was not obtained at an English-speaking institution, applicants for the Master’s programme in ‘German and Comparative Law’ must provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of the English language at level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
  (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from an English-speaking institution and have already provided the required proof of language proficiency in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. Proof must be submitted no later than at the time of enrolment.)
• If the qualification for university admission was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, applicants for the Master’s programme in ‘German and Comparative Law’ must provide evidence of basic knowledge of the German language. Proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours or through knowledge of the German language at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  (Note: If proof is not submitted at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that proof is submitted by the end of the first academic year at the latest.)

• A university degree in law or equivalent from a country outside Germany, comprising at least eight semesters of standard study time (240 ECTS) and achieving a grade of at least 2.5; the conversion is carried out using the modified Bavarian formula.
  
• Applicants wishing to enrol on the Master’s programme in ‘German Law and Comparative Law’ who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide separate proof of sufficient German language proficiency in the form of the German language test for university entrance (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-2 or an equivalent language certificate. Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided proof of the aforementioned required language skills in connection with this degree are exempt from this separate proof. The proof must be presented at the latest at the time of enrolment. You can find all the necessary information on the International Office website.
  
• Applicants wishing to study the Master’s degree programme in ‘German and Comparative Law’ who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at an English-speaking institution must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English at C1 level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Applicants who have obtained a degree from an English-speaking institution and have already provided the aforementioned proof of language proficiency in connection with that degree are exempt from this separate requirement. The proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.
• In addition, applicants for the Master’s degree programme in “German and Comparative Law” who did not obtain their university entrance qualification or their first degree from a German-speaking institution must provide proof of a basic knowledge of the German language. Proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours or by demonstrating knowledge of the German language at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If proof is not provided at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that proof is provided by the end of the first year of study at the latest.

Important: If the final certificate cannot yet be presented at the time of application, proof of qualification may alternatively be provided by means of current, certified evidence of previous study and examination results from the degree programme totalling at least 210 credits; this evidence must show the provisional overall examination grade resulting from previous achievements.
If the diploma cannot be submitted at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be granted on a provisional basis, subject to the condition that the diploma be submitted by the end of the first semester at the latest.

Applications for the 2026/27 winter semester will be considered if received by 1 June 2026. Please send all required documents as a SINGLE PDF file to manisha.sinha-roy@jura.uni-regensburg.de.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Manisha Banik (manisha.sinha-roy@jura.uni-regensburg.de) or Dr Petra Fexer.

If the final diploma cannot be submitted at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that the final diploma is submitted by the end of the first semester at the latest.

1 June 2026

1. Project outline of no more than 5,000 characters (including spaces). This should outline a plan for the structure of the Master’s programme, including the thematic
   focus of the Master’s thesis, which can be carried out at the University of Regensburg,
   and it should explain how this plan fits in with your previous and planned academic and professional development.
2. CV ( including the exact titles and grades of your qualifications, as well as the full name of the university from which you obtained your BA/academic degree; details of any relevant periods spent abroad; and details of relevant academic and extra-curricular activities such as work placements, projects, etc.)
3. Certificate of a university degree in law or an equivalent degree from a country outside Germany comprising at least eight semesters of standard study time (240 ECTS) with a minimum grade of 2.5.
   (Note: the conversion is carried out by our faculty in accordance with the modified Bavarian formula. If the final certificate cannot yet be submitted at the time of application, proof of qualification may alternatively be provided by means of current, certified evidence of previous study and examination results from the degree programme; this evidence must show a total of at least 210 CP and must indicate the provisional overall examination mark resulting from previous achievements.)
4. If the university entrance qualification for the Master’s programme in ‘German Law and Comparative Law’ was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, proof of sufficient German language proficiency must be provided in the form of the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-2 or an equivalent language certificate.
   (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided proof of the aforementioned required language skills in connection with this degree are exempt from this separate requirement. The proof must be presented no later than upon enrolment.)
   Further information is available here.
5. If the university entrance qualification for the Master’s programme in “German and Comparative Law” was not obtained at an English-speaking institution , proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language at level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
   (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and who have already provided proof of the above-mentioned required language skills in connection with this degree are exempt from providing this separate proof. The proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.)
6. If the university entrance qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, provide proof of a basic knowledge of the German language for the Master’s degree programme ‘German and Comparative Law’. Proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours or through knowledge of the German language at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
   (Note: If proof is not provided at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that proof is provided by the end of the first academic year at the latest.)
7. Please note: By accepting the offer of a place, applicants make a declaration undertaking to acquire passive knowledge of the language other than the language of instruction for their chosen degree programme, both spoken and written, at a level corresponding to B2 CEFR by the start of their studies.
8. Certificate of your secondary school qualification (high school or equivalent)
9. certified translation of your secondary school leaving certificate (only if it is NOT in German or English)
10. copy of passport
11. Applicants from China, Vietnam and India: APS Certificate
12. any other relevant certificates

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!

Please send the following documents in German or English (including a certified translation if necessary) as a single PDF file by email to manisha.sinha-roy​@​jura.uni-regensburg.de (external link, opens in a new window) by 1 June 2026 at the latest.

• If the university entrance qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking institution for the Master’s programme in ‘German Law and Comparative Law’, proof of sufficient German language proficiency in the form of the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-2 or an equivalent language certificate is required.
  (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and have already provided proof of the above-mentioned required language skills in connection with that degree are exempt from providing this separate proof. The proof must be presented no later than upon enrolment.)
  Further information is available here.
• If the university entrance qualification for the Master’s programme in “German and Comparative Law” was not obtained at an English-speaking institution , proof of sufficient knowledge of English at level C1 of theCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages( CEFR ) is required.
  (Note: Applicants who have obtained a degree from a German-speaking institution and who have already provided proof of the above-mentioned required language skills in connection with this degree are exempt from this separate requirement. Proof must be submitted no later than upon enrolment.)
• If the university entrance qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, proof of a basic knowledge of the German language must be provided for the Master’s degree programme “German and Comparative Law”. Proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours or through knowledge of the German language at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  (Note: If proof is not provided at the time of enrolment, enrolment will be provisional, subject to the condition that proof is provided by the end of the first academic year at the latest.)