Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Bucerius Law School is a private institution with the mission to enable freedom of thought, reformation of higher education and social responsibility. One of the best law schools in Germany, Bucerius is an academic community of students and faculty, in which constructive-critical thinking, creativity and leadership skills, as well as a sense of team spirit and openness are cultivated. The academic program at Bucerius is characterised by the close collaboration and academic exchange that takes place between faculty and students.
The Law School’s campus is located in between Hamburg's downtown area and the popular "Planten un Blomen" city park. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and a major cultural hub.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Exchange not available | n/a |
| Semester 2 | International Exchange Program | September–December |
View the Bucerius Law School academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Bucerius has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
16 ECTS credits plus the mandatory "Introduction to German Law" course at Bucerius is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Bucerius.
Study Options
The exchange program at Bucerius Law School is open to law students only.
Semester Restrictions
Bucerius Law School is only available to exchange students during the Bucerius International Exchange Program in UQ semester 2.
Other Requirements
Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of two years of study before commencing their study at Bucerius Law School.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
The course list for the Bucerius International Exchange Program is generally published in December, and a full course catalogue (including course descriptions) generally becomes available in March the following year.
You will find the most up-to-date course information via the Bucerius Academics page - Courses and Faculty. You may also search the Bucerius course catalogue from the previous year as a guide.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Bucerius does not have any on-campus or dormitory housing of its own. However, the campus is easily accessible by public transportation and the International Office assists you in finding suitable accommodation.
Cost of living
To prepare for your stay, Bucerius provides an estimate of the cost of studying on exchange in Hamburg.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may consult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Proof of health insurance while in Germany is required for visa purposes. You can purchase travel health insurance in your home country or ask your current provider whether your policy covers them abroad.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Bucerius provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)