Overview

This Law programme offered by University of Copenhagen has a duration of 3 years. In this time, the PhD student will be engaged in a variety of activities required to complete the programme. In addition to conducting research and writing a PhD thesis under expert supervision, PhD students are formally required to disseminate their research, complete relevant PhD courses and change research environment.

Key Facts

The programme ends by submitting a thesis for assessment by an international committee and by publicly defending the thesis before a PhD degree can be awarded.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Methodology in Law

Writing techniques

Prepared for Conferences in English

Academic excellence, impact and citizenship

Research communication to the public

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for enrolment at the PhD School, applicants must have a 2-year master’s degree or have passed examinations at an equivalent level (min. 120 ECTS credits). Furthermore, the academic field, in which you obtained the master’s degree, must be academically relevant to the PhD project you intend to carry out.

The Danish Agency for Higher Education determines whether degrees from non-Danish universities corresponds to 120 ECTS credits / a two-year master’s degree. Read about recognition of non-Danish qualification. This assessment will be handled after the application has been submitted for applicants that are shortlisted and selected for assessment.

Excellent communication skills in English are also required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

fully funded position

Living costs

Copenhagen

Denmark

7928 - 13456 DKK / month

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