Overview

This Law programme offered by Lund University focuses on advanced legal research across a wide range of subjects, enabling in-depth study of legal systems, principles, and societal developments. It supports independent research within fields such as public law, private law, international law, and specialised areas including environmental law, human rights, and law and economics.

Key Facts

The academic environment combines coursework, supervision, and extensive thesis work, with strong emphasis on methodological development, critical analysis, and participation in research seminars. Training enables the ability to formulate and test legal hypotheses, analyse complex and often controversial issues, and contribute to the development of legal scholarship in both national and international contexts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Jurisprudence
Labour Law
Banking Law
Private Law
EU Law
Fiscal Law
Public International Law
Administrative Law
International Environmental Law
Private International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law

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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

IELTS

6.5

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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

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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

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

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