Overview

The aim of the European Doctorate in Law and Economics program at University of Hamburg is to train doctoral students at the highest academic level in the field of “Law and Economics”.

Features

Prospective doctors should be able to participate competently in the academic debate in this field of research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The economic analysis of law (law and economics) is becoming increasingly important internationally.

The three universities involved are among the leading institutions at European level in this research area. Specifically, "Law and Economics" deals with the effects of various legal norms and their evaluation using the efficiency criterion.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Public Law View 26 other PhDs in Economics 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

95

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the programme is open to applicants with a diploma or a bachelor and master degree in law or economics or a relevant field, or an equivalent university degree (second cycle qualification). Applicants have to comply with partner universities’ requirements for admission to doctoral studies.

CV with information on academic, professional and other education (Europass model)

Transcript of records

Letter of motivation with a prospective research proposal

Certificate of English proficiency (FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, British Chamber of Commerce, Trinity College, TOEFL, IELTS) in case the applicant’s native language is not English

Academic work, if available (at most two papers)

Copy of valid ID

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

3600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3600 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

3600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3600 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hamburg

897 - 1417 EUR /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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