Overview

About the program

The Faculty of Law at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf sets great store by its international orientation. Thanks to close cooperation with various partners and numerous research projects, the Faculty is an integral part of an international academic network.

Programme Structure

Areas of expertise include:

Civil Law
Public Law
Criminal Law
Legal Issues in Medicine
German and European Political Party Law and Research
Intellectual Property Law
Insurance Law
Business and Corporate Law
Energy Law
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Law
Competition Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 5 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Germany

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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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80

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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

Normally you need to hold an excellent master's or diploma degree in the appropriate field.
For an individual doctorate, you need to specify your own PhD research topic or apply for a specific research topic offered by a professor.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 54 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 54 months.

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs for Düsseldorf

996 - 1318 EUR /month

Living costs

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