International Programmes 2025/2026

Joint Degree Programme in Law / Gemeinsamer Studiengang Rechtswissenschaft (Hamburg/Istanbul) (LLB/hukuk lisans) Joint Degree Programme in Law (Hamburg/Istanbul)

University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Degree
Bachelor of Laws/hukuk lisans
Course location
Hamburg
In cooperation with

Istanbul University

Teaching language
  • German
  • Other teaching language
Languages

Courses are held in German (50%) and Turkish (50%). Participants can choose to write their Bachelor's theses in either language.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
8 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

The programme starts each year in October at Universität Hamburg.

Application deadline

1 June until 15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

The Joint Degree Programme in Law (Hamburg/Istanbul) is an integrated international degree programme with a double degree. The aim of the programme is to educate students in the fields of German and Turkish law, including its foundations and references to international law. The programme is initially taught for two years at the Faculty of Law at Universität Hamburg and then for two years at Istanbul University. It begins in the winter semester. During their studies in Hamburg, participants attend courses on civil law, criminal law and public law. In addition, special courses on Turkish law are held in Hamburg. The third and fourth years of study are completed at Istanbul University. The courses in Istanbul build on the legal knowledge acquired in Hamburg. In addition to Turkish civil, criminal and public law, which is often based on German and EU law, further courses with an international focus are offered.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Language training provided
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
  • International guest lecturers
  • Courses are led with foreign partners
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

Students spend a mandatory four semesters in Hamburg and a mandatory four semesters in Istanbul. In the third and fourth semesters, students attend specialised lectures in Turkish to get introduced to Turkish law.

Diverse intercultural background of students
10 students from Germany and 10 students from Turkey are admitted to the programme each year.
Integrated internships

Students are required to complete two one-month internships during the programme: one in Hamburg and one in Istanbul.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

There is a semester fee of approx. 340 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Costs of living

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

  • housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
  • living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month
Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

International full-time students may apply for merit scholarships or exam grants granted by Universität Hamburg. For more information, please use the provided link. We also recommend contacting our colleagues in the Department of International Affairs for further guidance.
http://www.uni-hamburg.de/internationales/studieren-an-der-uhh/finanzierung-des-studiums_e.html

Academic admission requirements

For admission via the Universität Hamburg, a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur) and proof of sufficient knowledge of Turkish (at least level B2) are required. For international applicants, proof of sufficient knowledge of German (at least level C1) is required.

Language requirements

German: C1
Turkish: B2

Application deadline

1 June until 15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to

https://hochschulstart.de/startseite

Information on the application via DoSV: 
Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren (DoSV): Studium: Universität Hamburg (uni-hamburg.de)

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Are you looking for a part-time job? Stellenwerk, Hamburg's cross-university job platform posts attractive job and internship advertisements every day.

Part-time work, an internship, or self-employment—the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs (BeSI) advises you on all aspects of social security.

Students from countries outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland are subject to special regulations for part-time work when studying. Contact the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs for more information.

There are several job opportunities in diverse areas of Universität Hamburg. Many of these jobs are offered exclusively to students enrolled at the university. For job ads of this kind, check out departmental bulletin boards, departmental websites, www.stellenwerk.de (wanted ads for Hamburg’s universities), or ask directly in your department.

  • tutors
  • student assistants (in the academic area) and student employees (in the administrative area)
  • library assistants
  • test subjects for studies conducted in the fields of psychology or in the social sciences
Accommodation

Are you searching for an apartment or a room? Although affordable housing in Hamburg is rare, please do not despair. Patience and luck will help you find suitable accommodation.

Start looking for accommodation as soon as you can. For more information on how to find accommodation, please visit: Finding accommodation in Hamburg.

For more information on how to find accommodation and how to plan your first steps in Hamburg, please see: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/beratung/doc/willkommen.pdf.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Buddy programme
  • Support with registration procedures

University of Hamburg

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