Overview

The Law Faculty of the Georg-August University Göttingen welcomes the application of students pursuing a doctorate degree in the fields of international law, European law and comparative law and intending to write their doctoral thesis in English.

By providing courses for academic research and additional skills the Public International Law programme will help students to gain an in-depth understanding of international law in general and their field of specialization in particular.

Features

The University of Göttingen and the Institute of International and European Law have a strong tradition in international law which dates back to 1737. Today, the Institute covers research in many fields of international law, such as general international law, human rights law, international economic and environmental law, European law and international criminal law.

The doctoral candidates will be fully integrated into the academic life of the Institute of International and European Law and will benefit from and contribute to the intellectual exchange there.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Seminar for Doctoral Students

Discussion groups

Cases and Developments in Public International Law

Cases and Developments in International Criminal Law

Cases and Developments in International Economic Law

Public International Law

Individuals in Public International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

Public Law

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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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

An up-to-date CV.

A personal statement explaining the applicant's achievements and interest in the program (1-2 pages).

Master's Degree in Law certificate and transcript of records.

Bachelor's Degree in Law certificate and transcript of records.

Certificate of English proficiency.

A research proposal (maximum ten pages).

A list of publications (if available).

Other relevant documents and certificates, which support the application

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester fee: 466 Euro

Living costs

Göttingen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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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