General course offer
The Faculty of Law offers a wide range of courses in German and foreign languages. You can get a first orientation from the following overviews:
- German language courses (PDF)
- English language courses (PDF)
- French language courses (PDF)
- Spanish language courses (PDF)
Detailed and up-to-date information on all law courses can be found in the lecture notes (Vorlesungskommentar).
Special courses for international students
The Faculty of Law also offers special introductory courses for international students. We would like to especially recommend the following courses to you:
Winter semester
- German Law for International Students and Methodology of German Law (4 credits) - GERMAN TAUGHT!
- Introduction to German Public Law (6 or 8 credits)
- Introduction to German Private Law (6 or 8 credits)
Summer Semester
- German Law for International Students and Methodology of German Law (4 credits) - GERMAN TAUGHT!
- Introduction to German Private Law (6 or 8 credits)
In the courses "Introduction to German Public Law" and "Introduction to German Private Law", 6 credits are awarded for passing the written exam. Two additional credits (i.e. a total of 8 credits) can be earned by taking an additional coursework (e.g. essay).
Seminars and colloquia at the Faculty of Law
Courses offered by other Faculties
Incomings can choose from the entire lecture program at the University of Münster. In addition to courses at the Faculty of Law, you may also attend lectures at other departments and language courses. All ECTS credits earned at the University of Münster will be recognized and will later appear on your "Transcript of Records". Up-to-date information on the entire range of lectures is available in the central electronic course catalog.
Foreign Law and Language Programme (FFA)
As part of our Foreign Law and Language Programme for Law Students (FFA, for short), the Faculty of Law – in cooperation with the Language Centre of the University of Münster – provides an insight into various foreign legal systems along with the corresponding legal language.
We offer three FFA language programmes: Common Law / International Law (FFA English), Droit Franҫais (FFA French) and Derecho Español (FFA Spanish).
Many visiting international students sign up for FFA courses. Due to space limitations, students may only register for three to four courses per semester. Applicants are also required to take a language placement test (C-Test) and register at SIZ office in advance. Both can be done in person in Münster at the beginning of term.
You can obtain more information about the FFA programme at Orientation Day and from the FFA website.