Law is one of the most popular academic disciplines in the world. Why? It’s simple: our societies couldn’t function without justice systems, and while these systems aren’t perfect, good lawyers, attorneys, and judges are always in high demand.
But now you’ve decided to study a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law in Asia. Where should you enrol? Which are the best Asian universities for Law Studies?
Let’s find out!
1. Law and Legal Studies – QS Rankings by Subject 2021
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
- The University of Tokyo, Japan
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Tsinghua University, China
- Peking University, China
- Seoul National University, South Korea
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong SAR
- Renmin (People’s) University of China, China
- Kyoto University, Japan
- Korea University, South Korea
Check out the full Law ranking created by TopUniversities.
2. Law – Times Higher Education Rankings 2022
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Tsinghua University, China
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Tel Aviv University, Israel
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong SAR
- University of Macau, Macau SAR
- Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Find other law schools in Asia ranked by Times Higher Education.
3. Law – ShanghaiRanking of Academic Subjects 2021
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
- Tel Aviv University, Israel
- Bar-Ilan University, Israel
- King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- University of Haifa, Israel
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
- Singapore Management University, Singapore
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong SAR
Learn more about the methodology used to create this Law ranking.
Student reviews of the best law schools in Asia
Before applying for a Bachelor or Master’s programme in Law, you should try to learn more about your chosen university. You can do that by reading a few reviews left by students and getting an overall view of what you can expect from that institution. Here are a few examples:
Tel Aviv University – student review
“Tel Aviv University is a very lively and welcoming place. The studies are at a very high level and enriching. It is one of the best universities in the world, and when I studied there, I understood why.
The teachers care about the students and support them, encourage them to write, talk and think. There was always room for different opinions. There are many social activities, and I always had the support of my peers.”
National Taiwan University – student review
“My university has good facilities and resources for students. There are many libraries for students to study. And hundreds of clubs are flourishing here. Also, thousands of courses can be chosen each semester, and most of the professors are professional and good at teaching. The university is free and colourful.”
The University of Hong Kong – student review
“The University of Hong Kong is a great place to study; in addition to qualitative courses, it also offers extracurricular activities such as sports or networking events.
The international environment is extremely stimulating both academically and personally, contributing to broadening up one’s perspectives as well as becoming ever more adaptable and multicultural.”
Seoul National University – student review
“It has been a once in a lifetime experience for me, and the university has made me think outside the box because I have learnt many new things and have brought more knowledge to me. Thank you.”
