Overview

The discipline-specific Law doctoral programme from University of Lapland gathers doctoral researchers with discipline-specific doctoral paths.

Key facts

The programme is the largest in volume and it has doctoral researchers from each Faculty. Research carried out is free in terms of topics and approaches, and does not depend on the university’s profile.

The programme is also home to ULapland candidates studying in national networks of doctoral education.

Programme Structure

Studies include:

The Graduate School organises thematic studies and Philosophy of research and research skills (20 ECTS).

Courses in the Philosophy of research and research skills are open to all doctoral researchers from all Faculties and both programmes. Even if you belong to the discipline-specific doctoral programme, you are welcome to the courses of the thematic doctoral programme

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rovaniemi, 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

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

Contact the professor of your academic field already when planning to apply for doctoral studies. Discussion with the relevant professor on your research topic, research plan and studies will give you a better understanding of the doctoral path.

To apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies, you need a research plan. The research plan must include a schedule and information on funding. We have developed a research plan template based on the Academy of Finland's research plan structure. If you wish, you can also use a different template, but please make sure that your research plan contains all the information provided in a potential job advertisement for a salaried PhD position.

In your application, much value is placed on the quality of your research plan. Therefore, it is wise to discuss your plan – and refine it based on feedback – beforehand with a potential supervisor.

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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

Doctoral candidates are not required to pay tuition fees

Living costs

Rovaniemi

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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