Overview

This Juridical Sciences programme offered by University of Parma provides advanced training in legal research through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary study across a broad range of legal subjects. Students develop methodological, analytical, and reasoning skills through specialised courses, language training for legal contexts, lectures by national and international scholars, and engagement with contemporary legal issues. The programme promotes both theoretical development and practical research competence, enabling doctoral candidates to deepen their expertise within specific areas of law while benefiting from broader cross-disciplinary perspectives.

Key Facts

Over the three-year programme, doctoral candidates progressively strengthen their research, teaching, and academic communication abilities. Training includes participation in seminars, conferences, study meetings, and international academic activities, including opportunities for periods of study abroad. From the second year onward, students contribute to doctoral education through the organisation of seminar series and scholarly presentations. The programme culminates in original doctoral research preparing graduates for careers in academia, research organisations, public administration, international institutions, and legal professions.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
International Law
Comparative Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-23 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Parma, Italy

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 15 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Italy

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective candidates must hold a laurea magistrale or laurea specialistica, a second-level academic qualification issued by institutions in the AFAM sector, or an equivalent international degree. This inclusive criterion ensures that individuals with diverse educational backgrounds contribute to the vibrant academic community within the University of Parma's Juridical Sciences Doctoral Program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

All PhD student enrolled in courses are required to pay €156.00 annually

Living costs

Parma

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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