Overview

At International Law from from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies students receive extensive intellectual support throughout their research, via formal supervision, specialised doctoral seminars and a wide range of events. Research supervision covers a wide range of topics.

Students at International Law from from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies will:

gain a strong commitment to international law

prove their ability to carry out independent research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate Change and International Law

Counterterrorism and International Law

The International Criminal Court: Selected Issues

International Economic Law Clinic

International Environmental Law and Policy

International Trade Law

Judicial Interpretation and Legal Reasoning: A Critical Approach

Law without the State

Political Justice and Human Rights: Foundational Questions

Research Seminar on the International Law of Energy

A Discourse Analysis of International Law

History of the Idea of International Law

International Health Law

International Investment Law

International Law Theories

International Migration Law

International Organisations Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English, French

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

60 ECTS

or 78 (with minor)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies View 3 other PhDs in International Law in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold, or at least receive upon arrival, a master’s degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to your study programme, from an accredited university.

A thesis proposal should be submitted that describes your research project.

All students must have an excellent command of English.

Tuition Fee

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International

7300 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7300 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

4562 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4562 EUR per year during 48 months.

Swiss residents: CHF 5,000 per year

Non-residents: CHF 8,000 per year

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.