Overview

During the three-year period, in accordance with section 7, subsection 2 of the Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (pdf), the PhD student must attend courses, acquire teaching experience and undertake research stays at other research institutions and universities in Denmark and abroad. The Law course is offered by the University of Copenhagen.

What does the Faculty of Law provide?

The opportunity for conducting independent and in-depth legal research.

Flexible work hours.

Opportunity to undertake research at another university or research based stay at another institution in either Denmark or abroad, while being financed by the Faculty of Law.

PhD courses that enable students to hone their academic knowledge within the chosen area of research, develop competence in teaching and enhance their ability to communicate research results.

Free access to a well-equipped research library.

A monthly contractual wage for the duration of the PhD programme.

Office facilities located centrally within Copenhagen.

Opportunity for close interactions with experienced researchers and other PhD students, and for broadening one’s professional network.

Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

You can apply at any time.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies

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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

Applicants must have obtained a degree that corresponds to a Danish Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification

Applicants must have obtained a minimum overall grade average of 8.2 or above at the Master’s level in accordance with the Danish grading scale

Applicants may submit their application before they have completed their Master’s Degree

Applicants must document an aptitude for research through the meritorious assessment of their final thesis and if applicable, through research publications, in order to show that they are capable of undertaking the demanding task of writing a PhD thesis.

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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

fully funded position

Living costs

Copenhagen

Denmark

7928 - 13456 DKK / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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