Overview
Features
The Department of Law at Karlstad University conducts legal research and postgraduate education that is characterized by close collaboration with other research subjects and with various societal actors.
Doctoral education has resulted in dissertations in a number of different subject areas, such as accounting law, company law, general jurisprudence and environmental law.
The department of law has a vibrant research climate that has resulted in several high-profile collaborations such as the Academy of Insolvency Law and the Accounting Forum.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- jurisprudence
- civil law
- tax law
- international law
- environmental law
- public law
- procedural law
- criminal law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 3 other PhDs in International Law in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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 meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, students must have completed a degree at Master’s level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at Master’s level.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- no tuition fees for PhD students
Living costs for Karlstad
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
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