Öffentliches Recht (LL.B.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · München, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s program Öffentliches Recht (LL.B.) is a dual study program designed for applicants who want to prepare for legal tasks in municipal administration, in cooperation with the Landeshauptstadt München.
During the degree you build legal competence across areas such as administrative law and constitutional topics, and you also gain practical experience through the dual structure; the program’s total workload is 210 ECTS points.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds core public law knowledge including Verwaltungsrecht and Staatsrecht.
- Introduces core administrative tasks and public-law thinking for municipal practice.
- Develops skills to follow administrative procedures lawfully and safely.
- Deepens knowledge in Sozialrecht and Kommunalrecht for public administration work.
- Covers Bau- und Vergaberecht alongside public economic law (öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht).
- Applies legal knowledge to administrative decision-making and contract design.
- Trains practice-oriented legal evaluation of budget plans and administrative processes.
- Strengthens decision-making that is legally secure and management-oriented.
- Integrates law with Public Management, Digitalisierung, Controlling, and Kommunikation.
Career outcomes
- You prepare for juristic tasks in municipal public administration by combining Verwaltungsrecht, Staatsrecht, Sozialrecht, and municipal practice.
- You gain job-relevant skills for legally secure handling of administrative procedures, including contract drafting and evaluation of administrative actions.
- You build management and digital competence alongside legal training through Public Management, Digitalisierung, Controlling, and communication skills.
- You become well prepared for non-technical higher-level administrative positions where legal and practical decision-making are required.
- You graduate with a state-recognised and internationally recognised bachelor qualification that supports your next career step and a possible later master’s study.
Employability rate
Public administration and public-law oriented graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady hiring needs in the public sector.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook when you build your practical administrative experience alongside the law degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign or local equivalent) | Applicants need (Fach-)Abitur or a comparable qualification that grants university admission. For applicants with foreign educational qualifications, the application requires a higher-education entrance qualification assessment by FOM (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). |
| Contract for the practical phase (dual study placement) | For the start of the programme, applicants must provide proof of a contract with a suitable training employer or public institution where the practical training is completed in parallel to the studies. The Landeshauptstadt München also states that the dual work placement is part of the study model. |
Language requirements
This programme is taught in German. For students with a non-German school qualification, the Landeshauptstadt München requires proof of German language skills at level C1 (GER) with a certificate.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The FOM programme page states that the study fees are covered by the Landeshauptstadt München. |
Proof of financial resources
For this dual programme, the Landeshauptstadt München states that it pays the tuition fees as part of the study model. You will also receive a monthly study remuneration during the dual studies.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Germany (student visa requirements) if requested by the German immigration/visa process
- Monthly study remuneration during the dual programme as published by the Landeshauptstadt München
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply via the Landeshauptstadt München application portal
Submit your application through the Landeshauptstadt München’s published application process for the dual programme. Upload the required documents in the application portal as listed by the city. Your application is only considered when submitted via the specified portal.
Complete the selection process (pre-selection test and interview)
The city uses an online test for pre-selection. Depending on your results, you may be invited to a follow-up interview. Follow the instructions provided by the selection process after you submit your application.
Provide required proof for foreign education and language (if applicable)
If you have foreign educational qualifications, the application process includes the requirement for a higher-education entrance qualification assessment by FOM. If your school qualification is not in German, you must provide proof of German language skills at level C1 (GER) with a certificate. Prepare these documents early so they are ready for upload/submission when requested.