Overview

By creating inspiring and dynamic research- and work environments where senior and junior researchers meet and learn from each other, the Law degree by Erasmus University Rotterdam aims to deliver outstanding, socially engaged and inspired academic professionals.

PhD support

Pursuing a PhD is a fulfilling and exciting task. Yet, it can also be challenging at times. The EGSL confidential counsellor can be contacted to discuss any concern or issue (in relation to their PhD trajectory) that PhD researchers might be facing and support them on the way forward. Additionally, the EGSL confidential counsellor can contact other professionals (e.g., specific professional training, the EUR PhD psychologist or the Ombudsman).

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Law & Business

Law & Markets

Law, Society and Crime

Law & Tax
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

75

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Law Public Law Legal Studies

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 70%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

75

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

All PhD candidates must have a master's degree in Law or Criminology.

Candidates must demonstrate relevant scientific research skills and have excellent oral and written skills in English.

When you contact a potential supervisor, please provide him/her with the following application documents:

Application format EGSL, including a short research proposal

A letter of motivation, including information on your present situation;

A CV (including in particular information on study results and grades; publications; grants/prizes; experience abroad; extracurricular activities)

Proof of your Master’s degree, including grade transcripts of your Bachelor and Master studies.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

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