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Rechtswissenschaft (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Law at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject giving knowledge in civil law, public law and criminal law, either focused on one area or as an overview, with insight into legal terminology and methods.

Faculty: Fachbereich 01 Law  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Civil law, public law and criminal law, with a choice of emphasis.

Career pathways

Graduates can identify legal problems, classify them legally and develop solutions with scientific legal methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. A major subject must be chosen in the application. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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