Overview
Features
- The Utrecht University School of Law has several institutes, research institutes and centres. The institutes conduct research and supply education in a specific field of the legal discipline.
- The research institutes and centres focus specifically on research. See more details in the overview of departments.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
A PhD trajectory starts at any point throughout the year. Visit the university’s vacancies page.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Law Business Law View 4 other PhDs in Public Law in NetherlandsAcademic 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
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- 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
- The primary criterion for admission to a PhD track is the applicant's quality. To be admitted to a PhD programme, applicants must meet stringent academic requirements. You need to have a solid background in the theory and methods of your field, hold a recognised Master’s degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate a good knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
Unlike PhD students directly employed by the university, fellowship and external PhD students are required to pay a tuition fee.
Living costs for Utrecht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.
Available Scholarships
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