Top universities for Law & Policy in 2026
Global #1
Abertay University
Dundee, UK
Top universities for LLM, Public Policy and International Relations programs. The list below is ranked globally by QS, then grouped by country so you can shortlist by destination. Click any university to see its full IELTS / tuition / intake profile.
Global top 50 for Law & Policy
Ranked by QS where available; unranked direct partners are listed alphabetically below the QS-ranked tier.
USA (21)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Adelphi University New York | — | — | View → |
American University Washington | — | — | View → |
American University in Cairo Cairo | — | — | View → |
American University Washington D.C. Washington D.C. | — | — | View → |
Amherst College Amherst | — | — | View → |
Atlantis University Miami | — | — | View → |
Austin College Sherman | — | — | View → |
Barnard College New York City | — | — | View → |
Bates College Lewiston | — | — | View → |
Baylor Waco | — | — | View → |
Belmont University Nashville | — | — | View → |
berke | — | — | View → |
Berkeley College (Woodland Park) | — | — | View → |
Bethel College | — | — | View → |
Boston College Chestnut Hill | — | — | View → |
Boston University School of Law Boston | — | — | View → |
Brandeis International Business School Waltham | — | — | View → |
Brigham Young University Provo | — | — | View → |
Brookline College Phoenix | — | — | View → |
Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn | — | — | View → |
Brooklyn Nets Brooklyn | — | — | View → |
UK (10)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Abertay University Dundee | — | — | View → |
Aberystwyth University Aberystwyth | — | — | View → |
Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge | — | — | View → |
Bangor University Gwynedd | — | — | View → |
Bangor University International College | — | — | View → |
Bath Spa University Bath | — | — | View → |
Bellerbys College | — | — | View → |
Birkbeck London | — | — | View → |
Birmingham City University Birmingham | — | — | View → |
Brunel University London Uxbridge | — | — | View → |
Germany (8)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg Freiburg | — | — | View → |
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences Ansbach | — | — | View → |
Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences Würzburger Str. 45 | — | — | View → |
Berlin International College (BIC) | — | — | View → |
Berlin School of Economics and Law Berlin | — | — | View → |
Bielefeld University Bielefeld | — | — | View → |
BIMM University - Germany Berlin | — | — | View → |
Bonn Graduate School of Economics Bonn | — | — | View → |
Canada (4)
Australia (3)
France (3)
Ireland (1)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic Technological University - Donegal Letterkenny Campus Letterkenny | — | — | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score is required for Law & Policy programs abroad?
- IELTS requirements for Law & Policy typically range from 6.5 to 7.5 overall, with 6.0 in each band the most common minimum. Top-tier universities like Abertay University usually require 7.0+. See each university's row in the table above for the exact band, or look up any university by name on /ielts-score-for.
- Do I need GRE or GMAT for Law & Policy masters programs?
- Standardised tests like GRE or GMAT are not always required for Law & Policy masters; requirements vary by program and country. UK, Canada, Germany and Australia rarely require GRE/GMAT for Law & Policy. Check each university's admissions page for the current policy.
- Which countries are best for Law & Policy?
- Top destinations for Law & Policy in 2026 include UK, France, Australia, USA, Germany. Choice depends on tuition tier, post-study work rights, and the cost-of-living math for your budget. Use the "Shortlist by country" rail above to compare.
- Is Law & Policy in demand globally?
- Top universities for LLM, Public Policy and International Relations programs. The roles linked to Law & Policy have appeared on every major industry skills-shortage list since 2020 (LinkedIn Emerging Jobs, World Economic Forum Future of Jobs, US BLS occupational outlook), and most destination countries fast-track post-study work permits for graduates of these programs. Check the country-specific PR pathway pages on /studyabroad for the visa-to-PR math.
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