Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin)

The University

Humboldt University (HU) Berlin is Berlin's oldest university, founded in 1810 as the University of Berlin (Universität zu Berlin) by Wilhelm von Humboldt whose university model has strongly influenced other European and Western universities. The university has been home to many of Germany's great thinkers, among them Johann Gottlieb Fichte, Friedrich Schleiermacher, G.W.F. Hegel, Savigny, and Arthur Schopenhauer, Albert Einstein, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The university has procduced 29 Nobel Prize winners.

The Program

The LL.M. (Legum Magister) and the M.LL.P. (Master of German and European Law and Legal Practice) are open to applicants who hold a foreign law degree equivalent to the German "Erstes Staatsexamen". The one-year LL.M. aims at providing substantial knowledge of German law. The two-year M.LL.P. is designed for students who want to gain a broader theoretical and practical knowledge of both German and European Law. For more information please contact the international program co-ordinatinator Frau Dr. Helena Münnichová by using the "request information" button at the top of this page or by calling + 49 - 30 - 2093 3336.

Location

The German capital Berlin is home to world-renowned universities, research institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums and personalities. Berlin has evolved into a global focal point for young individuals and artists attracted by a liberal lifestyle and modern zeitgeist. The city is recognized for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, extensive public transportation networks and a high quality of living.