Overview

The Juridical Science programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University aspires to create a vibrant community of legal scholars, who will assume teaching positions in universities and government positions in institutions in Qatar, the MENA region, and beyond.

Key facts:

The SJD degree is designed to facilitate the relationship with the “real world” through world-class innovative seminars and courses that will prepare students to apply legal knowledge in multiple convergent legal systems. Research production in the SJD program, as well as its interdisciplinary nature, will allow for innovative and problem-based approaches that can have societal or policy impact.
The key strengths of the SJD program are its flexibility to accommodate students wishing to apply interdisciplinary research in a variety of areas, the integration of the program with all other existing College of Law degree programs, and its focus on high-quality academic research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In the first year, candidates will have a reduced course load to enable them to develop the necessary skills and competencies to undertake doctoral research.

Candidates will be required to take a course on Advanced Legal Methods and a course on Advanced Global Legal Ethics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines

International Law Civil & Private Law Public Law

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Academic Transcripts

Standardized Test Results

Letters Of Recommendation

Personal Statement Of Interest

Resume/curriculum Vitae

Identification Document

Tuition And Student Funding

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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

42857 QAR / year

≈ 42857 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42857 QAR / year

≈ 42857 QAR / year

Living costs

Ar Rayyan

Qatar

4230 - 7920 QAR / month

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