Overview

A doctoral Law degree at Lund University also opens up a wide range of exciting professional roles such as teachers at universities in Sweden or abroad, but also other highly qualified tasks within public administration, ministries, international organizations or in industry.

Features

As an employed doctoral student, you will be part of an extensive training program. In addition to writing a PhD thesis under supervision of experienced and established researchers you get to participate in PhD courses at the faculty.

The doctoral student is also given the opportunity to take courses in teaching and learning in higher education during the doctoral period.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The doctoral students at the Faculty of Law are far from a homogeneous group. Here are people from several different countries with different interests and varying educational and professional backgrounds.

This diversity contributes to a stimulating and vibrant research environment.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To prove this ability, the application for admission must contain:

a project description (maximum five pages) in English, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian, describing and problematizing the current state of research and formulating clear objectives and research questions.

a curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrating your general competence, including relevant educational background, work experience, and grades.

a degree project or other written work that supports your ability in your chosen research area.

at least one and a maximum of two reference persons who can attest to your ability to undertake the program

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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

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

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