Overview

Doctoral Programme in Law at University of Turku is responsible of the development of doctoral education, and it aims to ensure the high quality of the dissertations and enhance the internationalisation in the field of law.

Features

It aims to provide systematic, high-quality and supervised doctoral training within a controlled time frame.

The Graduate School coordinates doctoral training at the University of Turku. Its academic structure and working methods meet the recommendations on the development of doctoral training given by the Academy of Finland.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Doctoral Programme in Law is offered by the Faculty of Law. All the postgraduate students admitted to pursue a Doctor of Laws degree at the Faculty of Law participate in this programme.

The Faculty of Law can also be part of national doctoral programmes and collaborate with other doctoral programmes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 4 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Finland

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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

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A research plan for a doctoral dissertation in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Law.

A résumé (CV) in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Law.

A signed form of agreement from the person or persons proposed to act as a supervisor to the applicant.

Postgraduate study plan

The degree certificates and transcript of study records

Certification of the language skills.

A list of publications (if not included in the CV).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 EUR / month

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