Overview

A doctoral Law degree at Lund University also opens up a wide range of exciting professional roles such as teachers at universities in Sweden or abroad, but also other highly qualified tasks within public administration, ministries, international organizations or in industry.

Features

As an employed doctoral student, you will be part of an extensive training program. In addition to writing a PhD thesis under supervision of experienced and established researchers you get to participate in PhD courses at the faculty.

The doctoral student is also given the opportunity to take courses in teaching and learning in higher education during the doctoral period.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The doctoral students at the Faculty of Law are far from a homogeneous group. Here are people from several different countries with different interests and varying educational and professional backgrounds.

This diversity contributes to a stimulating and vibrant research environment.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The university is constantly recruiting new PhD students. Check the university’s website for application deadlines.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law

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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

To prove this ability, the application for admission must contain:

a project description (maximum five pages) in English, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian, describing and problematizing the current state of research and formulating clear objectives and research questions.

a curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrating your general competence, including relevant educational background, work experience, and grades.

a degree project or other written work that supports your ability in your chosen research area.

at least one and a maximum of two reference persons who can attest to your ability to undertake the program

Tuition Fee

For you to be enrolled as a doctoral student, funding is required for your entire education.

Living costs for Lund

7428 - 11057 SEK /month

Living costs

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