Inheritance Law & Corporate Succession University of Münster
- Degree
- Master of Laws
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Münster
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Jurisprudence, Law
Target group
This Master's degree programme is specifically designed for professionals and is aimed at experienced lawyers and economists as well as at young graduates, young professionals and trainee lawyers who aspire to a leadership position at law firms, banks, accounting firms or family offices. University graduates from other disciplines are also eligible to take part in the degree course after completing a free of charge additional preliminary course.
Access for applicants without a first degree in a legal field: basic knowledge of law.
- written proof of academic achievement from a university
- or participation in the free preparatory course and passing the exam
Annotation
Next start of studies: Winter semester 25/26
Admission modus
Without admission restriction
Admission requirements
The requirement for admission is a successfully completed university degree with the following qualifications:
• State Examination
• Diploma degree, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree course worth at least 240 ECTS credits, ranking among the top 50% (up to 60 ECTS credits can be obtained on the basis of professional qualifications)
For applicants without a first degree in a legal field:
• basic knowledge of law, written proof of academic achievement from a higher education institution
or
• Participation in the free preparatory course and passing the exam
Language skills required:
Required minimum language skills, which must be demonstrated by one or more of the following successfully completed language tests:
• DSH-2 (German)
Required practical experience
In addition to a first university degree, you will need the following practical experience to be admitted to this course: 1 year of professional experience in the field of Business Administration, Law
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: Please enquire at the contact person for lecture time!
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
Some Master's degree programmes have an application deadline of 15.09.: www.uni-muenster.de/imperia/md/content/wwu/studierendensekretariat/verl__ngerte_bewerbungsfrist_fawima_15.09.pdfDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
Registration with proof of eligibility. German language skills (DSH-2/DSH-3) for degree programmes with restricted admission: as per acceptance letter; Registration with proof of eligibility. German language skills (DSH) for degree courses with open admission: In accordance with the acceptance letter.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.11.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
For some degree programmes, there is a deadline of 15 March for submitting the enrolment documents for the summer semester. (or until 15/09 for a winter semester).Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.11.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.11.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Application via the online application portal (www.uni-muenster.de/bewerbung). Application for admission in a preliminary German course (DSH) > Entry level B1: annually from November 01 to 30 at the latest and from May 01 to 31 at the latest: www.uni-muenster.de/bewerbung.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.02.2027 - 15.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
13,800.00 EUR / total
Languages of instruction
Main language
German