Overview

This Law programme offered by University of Gothenburg enables candidates to conduct independent scholarly investigations within one of seven doctoral subjects: jurisprudence, public law, private law, criminal law, international law, law of procedure, or tax law. Research focuses on analysing legal principles, norms, institutions, regulations, and doctrinal questions, allowing students to contribute original knowledge to a chosen branch of legal scholarship.

Key Facts

The programme combines advanced doctoral coursework, elective study, active participation in academic environments, and the preparation of an original thesis. Through sustained engagement with legal analysis, argumentation, and scholarly debate, candidates develop the ability to undertake complex investigations and produce significant contributions to legal scholarship while preparing for careers in academia, expert advisory roles, public institutions, and other professional legal settings.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Private Law
Procedural Law
International Law
Jurisprudence
Public Law
Tax Law
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies. The call is published in December with deadline for applicaton in February and start of studies in August.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 6 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Sweden

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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

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90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced-level degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge.
Swedish Juristexamen, or equivalent qualifications consisting of an LLB degree and an LLM degree.
Equivalent knowledge and skills may be accepted.
Sufficient proficiency in Swedish or English.
Qualifications must be adequate for successful research within the chosen legal subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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