61 PhD programmes in Public Law in Europe

This Law, Politics and Economics doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) aims to train professionals and researchers with a global, interdisciplinary and critical perspective to address and work on problems arising in the fields of law, criminology, economics and political science. 

The Law programme at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a four-year programme leading to a PhD degree in law. The Programme comprises a taught component (over three semesters) where advanced legal studies are carried out with an interdisciplinary focus.

Law PhD at Kingston University is highly flexible and tailored to your research interests. You will define your research focus in consultation with your supervisor, exploring a range of topics in depth.

This Law ccourse from the University of West London provides a lively and stimulating research environment, attracting students from all over the world.

This Construction Law doctorate at the Leeds Beckett University focuses on research in construction law and dispute resolution. 

This Law course from Lancaster University is for students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

The Law course from University of Chester provides a rich and supportive environment for postgraduate research and welcomes students wishing to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD awards.

University of East Anglia Law School is one of the top Law schools in the United Kingdom. We want your research to make a real difference. 

The Law programme from the University of Surrey aims to train the next generation of legal thinkers, law reformers, policy advisors, political activists, and academics.  The School of Law's  emphasis on combining theory and practice makes us unique in the UK, and a world-class centre for deep and creative legal research.

Over the years, Brunel Law School has established itself as a major player in the UK law research landscape and is ranked as one of the top law schools in the UK for research. We offer Law (Integrated) at Brunel University of London.

The approach of the the Law course from Aston University is to develop strong connections between supervisors and PhD students, which is integral for the development of a successful PhD.

The PhD in Law programme from University of Nicosia aims to offer the highest level of scientific knowledge in the field and to prepare students for a career in tertiary education and scientific research in Law. 

Over the years, the Law School at Brunel University of London has established itself as a major player in the UK law research landscape and is ranked as one of the top law schools in the UK for research. 

Through this Policing and Law Enforcement course from the University of West London you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser.

Research is central to the work of the Law department at The University of Manchester. Our research degrees involve sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic, which is then written up as a thesis for examination.

The PhD Human Rights from University of Essex was established to meet the demands of our students who have an established interest in human rights and wish to pursue doctoral research which goes beyond a single academic discipline but includes a distinct multi and interdisciplinary perspective.

The Law Science course from Turiba University provides an opportunity to acquire in-depth competencies necessary for independent research work and its completion with original and empirically proven results. 

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Law doctorate at the University of Bern? 

The Law programme from University of Lincoln offers access to structured training, research forums, and networks. Training provides the opportunity to develop research skills which may be beneficial during the course and in future employment.

The doctoral school of Law from University of Luxembourg offers a quality research environment, assuring the best conditions for an advanced training of doctoral candidates in law at the University of Luxembourg.