Overview

The doctoral program of the Faculty of Law from University of Zurich generally takes three years and includes the composition of a doctoral thesis and modules totaling at least 30 ECTS credits.

Features

The curriculum comprises two compulsory modules, along with additional modules that can be selected individually.

In addition, a large selection of further education programs exist both inside and outside the university. An official assessment must be obtained for each module.

Programme Structure

The curriculum is divided into:

compulsory modules totaling 12 ECTS credits

modules from the core elective pool totaling 18 ECTS credits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Public Law Business 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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of application

Curriculum vitae with photograph

Copies of prior degrees and educational certificates

Enrolment record as PhD student and/or proof that the prerequisites for enrolment have been met (Master of Law Degree or equivalent and faculty member as supervisor)

Two letters of recommendation

Synopsis, to be no more than five pages in length (will give some piece of information regarding your research project and ambitions, the questions, preliminary work and the current status quo of your appropriate and relevant literature and research).

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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

300 CHF / year

≈ 300 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

300 CHF / year

≈ 300 CHF / year

Additional Details

Surcharge for foreign students at PhD level - 100 CHF

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 CHF / 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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