Studying Law and Economics in Greifswald
Information on Studying at the Faculty for Prospective Students with Foreign Education Certificates
Required language proficiency in German
Courses are taught in German.
A degree in Law requires German at C1 level
A degree in Economics requires German at B2/C1 level
As tuition is mainly in German, students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses (State Examination, Bachelor, Master) at the Faculty must be proficient in German at a level of at least C1 (Law) or B2/C1 (Economics, depending on the course of study chosen).
German language courses for university entrance (DSH) – see below.
Doctorates are also possible in English.
This is not the case for doctoral studies Both the doctoral thesis and the defence can be completed in English if this has been agreed with the respective professor.
Undergraduate Degree Courses
Our Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- Law (Staatsexamen - State Examination) - Required German C1
- Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts) - Required German C1
- Business Administration (Bachelor of Science) - Required German B2
- Management and Law (Bachelor of Science) - Required German B2
Postgraduate Degree Courses
Our Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- Health Care Management (Master of Science) - Required German C1
- Business Administration (Master of Science) - Required German B2
Doctorates
The following doctoral titles can be obtained:
- Dr. jur. (Law)
- Dr. rer. pol. (Economics and Business Administration).
Both the doctoral thesis and the defence can be completed in English if this has been agreed with the respective professor.
Entry Requirements for Applicants with Foreign Education Certificates
To gain admission to the University, applicants require a higher education entrance qualification that is recognised in Germany.
The ANABIN certificate database provides information on the evaluation of foreign education certificates and helps to compare your foreign qualification with the German education system.
Enrolment is only possible during the enrolment periods. Therefore, please submit your enrolment request as soon as possible.
The information portal on foreign qualifications.
Entry Requirements for Applicants with Foreign University Degrees
Your access point to German universities
Foreign applicants or German applicants with foreign university degrees generally need to have their qualifications examined to ascertain whether they are considered equal when compared to degrees gained in Germany. Applications for study places must be sent to UNI-ASSIST.
Enrolment is only possible during the enrolment periods. Therefore, please submit your enrolment request as soon as possible.
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German Courses
The University offers a German course for students who meet all of the requirements for studying at our University except the required level of proficiency in German. The course can provide you with the necessary language skills for a regular study place.
Preparatory Courses (Studienkolleg)
Applicants who do not meet the university’s entry requirements may attend a preparatory course (in mathematics, etc.) to acquire the necessary qualifications.
Contact
The International Office is Your Central Point of Contact.
Plan your Period of Stay in Greifswald
Whether you would like to do a full degree, exchange or doctoral studies, or you would like to teach at the University of Greifswald, International Office will be pleased to provide you with the answers to your questions.
Come to Greifswald and experience tradition, good study conditions and the perfect position next to the Baltic Sea!
The International Office advises and provides information to foreign prospective students and is responsible for their admission. Foreign students receive support for any study-related, legal or social matters.
