Overview

The Research Workshop is designed to enable doctoral candidates to articulate and to implement a research proposal and to conduct forms of research relevant to the study of law in a global context, namely traditional library research, online research, and empirical research.

The Global PhD Programme at Catholic University of Portugal culminates with the thesis proposal, which is a document of no more than 63,000 characters identifying the proposed subject of the dissertation, explaining the methodology (or methodologies) adopted, containing a brief literature review, and outlining the building blocks of the future thesis. The thesis proposal is assessed by a committee composed of the supervisor and two professors appointed by the Scientific Board of the Law School. Approval of the proposal moves the candidate into the second stage of the programme — preparing a dissertation.

Mentoring of the students

Mentorship is secured by a Tutor in the first stage of the programme and by the former and the Supervisor once the candidate proceeds to the second stage. The Tutor is chosen among the CGSL faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methodology Seminar

Scientific Debate Forum

Research Workshop

Thesis Proposal and Research Plan

Doctoral Research and Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

European 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum Vitae

Motivation letter

Two letters of recommendation

Research plan (max. 1.500 words)

Applicant’s master’s thesis (if applicable)

Official transcripts from schools attended

Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS)

Copy of identity card or passport

One photo

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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

400 EUR / year

≈ 400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

400 EUR / year

≈ 400 EUR / year

Additional Details

Dissertation years:

Full-time: € 340 per month [10 months per year – years 2-4]

Part-time: € 250 per month [10 months per year – years 2-6]

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 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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