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Master of Laws in Finance (LLM Finance)

Goethe University Frankfurt · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Candidates should submit their applications as soon as possible after 15 October of every year. Evaluation of completed applications will begin on 1 November and candidates will generally be informed of the results of their applications within six weeks of receipt. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis i.e. on a "first come, first served" basis. We recommend that you submit your application early in order to secure a place in our programme. No application fee is required. There is only one intake per year.

Starts

Winter semester

Tuition

Tuition varies

Duration

2 semesters

Taught in

English

Verified 11 Oct 2026 · Source: DAAD International Programmes

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Academic requirements
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in law, economics or business administration.
English
C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 100 Reading: 22 Listening: 22 Speaking: 22 Writing: 22
German
Not required for admission.
How you apply
Directly to Goethe University Frankfurt. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
Application period
Candidates should submit their applications as soon as possible after 15 October of every year. Evaluation of completed applications will begin on 1 November and candidates will generally be informed of the results of…

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What your first year costs

Tuition (2 semesters)
€23,000
Semester contribution (2×)
€800
Living costs (12 months)
€12,000
First year, about
€35,800

From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.

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The programme

The Institute for Law and Finance at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main offers a unique, one-year graduate programme leading to a Master of Laws in Finance. ILF students are fully enrolled members of Goethe-Universität, which confers the LLM Finance degree. About 50 highly qualified graduates will be admitted to the programme, to ensure academic excellence and direct personal contact between students and faculty.
How it is organised
Curriculum Components Components and Credits (total 90 ECTS credits) A) Coursework – 12 courses (60 ECTS) If your first degree is in law: At least four of the 12 courses must be in the field of business or economics.
Internships
The LLM Finance degree programme includes an internship of seven to eight weeks. The internship experience gives students an opportunity to test and consolidate their understanding of the coursework.

From your country

General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.

🇮🇳 Applying from India
  • An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
  • Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
  • IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
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🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
  • Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
  • WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
  • Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
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🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
  • APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
  • Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
  • Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
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🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
  • Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
  • The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
  • Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
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Living in Frankfurt am Main

The Frankfurt skyline seen over the half-timbered houses of the Römerberg and the green dome of St Paul's Church

Germany's financial centre and busiest airport, with a skyline, a European central bank, more than thirty museums and a city where about half the residents have roots abroad.

Frankfurt is the German city that looks most like a world city and still has a river, apple-wine taverns and a medieval square at its centre. About 760,000 people live here, and the metropolitan region has about 5.6 million.

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