Overview

During the three-year period, in accordance with section 7, subsection 2 of the Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (pdf), the PhD student must attend courses, acquire teaching experience and undertake research stays at other research institutions and universities in Denmark and abroad. The Law course is offered by the University of Copenhagen.

What does the Faculty of Law provide?

The opportunity for conducting independent and in-depth legal research.

Flexible work hours.

Opportunity to undertake research at another university or research based stay at another institution in either Denmark or abroad, while being financed by the Faculty of Law.

PhD courses that enable students to hone their academic knowledge within the chosen area of research, develop competence in teaching and enhance their ability to communicate research results.

Free access to a well-equipped research library.

A monthly contractual wage for the duration of the PhD programme.

Office facilities located centrally within Copenhagen.

Opportunity for close interactions with experienced researchers and other PhD students, and for broadening one’s professional network.

Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The most important aspect of the PhD programme is the preparation of a written thesis, which following an oral public defence, forms the basis for the award of the PhD degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

You can apply at any time.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have obtained a degree that corresponds to a Danish Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification

Applicants must have obtained a minimum overall grade average of 8.2 or above at the Master’s level in accordance with the Danish grading scale

Applicants may submit their application before they have completed their Master’s Degree

Applicants must document an aptitude for research through the meritorious assessment of their final thesis and if applicable, through research publications, in order to show that they are capable of undertaking the demanding task of writing a PhD thesis.

Tuition Fee

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International

70000 DKK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 70000 DKK per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

70000 DKK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 70000 DKK per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Copenhagen

7928 - 13456 DKK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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