Overview

About the program

In cooperation with Ulm University, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at Heidelberg University offer this Digital Law PhD program.

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

Digital Law doctoral candidates at Heidelberg University carry out fundamental research to prepare and accompany the development of legal expert systems.
They deal with questions of legal theory relating to the use of artificial intelligence in law and reflect on the methodological and constitutional requirements for the use of self-learning and probability-based systems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-14 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies Artificial Intelligence View 4 other PhDs in Artificial Intelligence in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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 hold master's degree or equivalent with an above-average grade average. The transcript has to indicate at least four years of study at the university level.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.

there is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (151 EUR per semester)

Living costs for Heidelberg

922 - 1397 EUR /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

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Available Scholarships

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