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
- 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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
European Law International Law Legal StudiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
12000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 USD per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
12000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 USD per year during 36 months.
At the Faculty of Law the tuition fee is approximately DKK 70,000 (USD 12,000) per year.
Living costs for Copenhagen
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.