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13 Best Law Master's Universities in India 2026

This ranks Law master’s degrees in India for 2026 for applicants looking for postgraduate legal study. It suits students who already hold a first degree and want to compare options across public universities.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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MU Manipur University logo

Manipur University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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NU Nirma University logo

Nirma University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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PU PES University logo

PES University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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SU Shivaji University logo

Shivaji University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
12
UK University of Kota logo

University of Kota

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Law?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Chaudhary Charan Singh University, ICFAI University, Hyderabad, Manipur University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Law cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Law abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Law at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Law at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master’s degree in Law is a postgraduate option for students who want advanced legal study after a bachelor’s degree. It can suit applicants aiming to deepen legal knowledge, move toward specialist work, or build a route into academic study, depending on the programme.

The universities in this group are all public, so the main differences are likely to be in location and programme structure rather than ownership. The list includes institutions in major cities such as Allahabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Madras, alongside options in places such as Kerala and Tumkur, so city size and setting may matter to day-to-day study and living costs. Fees are not provided, so applicants should confirm costs directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact Law master’s title, the entry requirements, the teaching language, the course length and whether the programme is full-time or part-time. Also confirm the tuition fee, application process, start date and any document requirements with the university, because those details vary by institution.