Top universities for Law & Policy in 2026
Global #1
Harvard University
Cambridge, USA · QS #1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard University Cambridge | #1 | 7.0 | View → |
University Of Michigan School For Environment And Sustainability (SEAS) Ann Arbor | #1 | 6.5 | View → |
New York Universityk New York | #26 | 6.5 | View → |
Northwestern Univer | #32 | 7.0 | View → |
University of Pennsylvania (Penn GSE) | #70 | 6.5 | View → |
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics Barcelona | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Faulkner University Montgomery | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Fuqua School of Business Durham | #99 | 7.0 | View → |
Harbour Space University Barcelona | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Humphreys University Stockton | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon | #99 | — | View → |
Manhattan College New York | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
New York University (NYU) School Of Global Health | #99 | 7.0 | View → |
Nova Southeastern University Davie | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
NYU GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH | #99 | 7.0 | View → |
Penn State Dickinson Law School Carlisle | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Roger Williams University Bristol | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
SEAS, University Of Michigan (Ann Arbor) Ann Arbor | #99 | 7.0 | View → |
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Stanford University Stanford | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
UK (14)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Arden University Coventry | #99 | 6.0 | View → |
Bangor University Gwynedd | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Bath Spa University Bath | #99 | 6.0 | View → |
Bellerbys College | #99 | 6.0 | View → |
Birkbeck London | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
City St Georges | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
De Montfort University Leicester | #99 | 6.0 | View → |
Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow | #99 | 6.0 | View → |
Goldsmiths University of London London | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
MALVERN INTERNATIONAL | #99 | 6.0 | View → |
PARIS DAUPHINE INTERNATIONAL LONDON | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Queen Mary University London London | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
School of Oriental and African Studies London | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
France (9)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Institut Polytechnique De Paris | #46 | 6.5 | View → |
EHESP Rennes | #51 | 6.5 | View → |
ECOLE 89 (THROUGH GA EDUCATION) | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
École Supérieure de Commerce | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Esaip School Engineers | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
HETIC (GALILEO GLOBAL EDUCATION) Paris | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Jean Monnet University Saint-Étienne | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
KEDGE Business School Marseille, Bordeaux, Paris, Toulon | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
SMS –SPORTS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL- PLANETA FORMACION Y UNIVERSIDADES PARIS | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Germany (2)
Singapore (2)
Australia (1)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Stott's College Melbourne | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Canada (1)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
TAIE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE Thornhill | #99 | 6.5 | 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 6.0 to 7.5 overall, with 6.0 in each band the most common minimum. Top-tier universities like Harvard 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 USA, Singapore, France, UK, 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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