★ 65
QS World #136
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 12,500 – EUR 17,000/yr
- Founded
- 1575
20 Best Law (JD) PhD Universities Worldwide
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
20 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 64
QS World #67
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- KRW 10,330,000 – KRW 13,970,000/yr
- Founded
- 1905
★ 62
QS World #172
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1499
★ 62
QS World #273
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 17,000 – EUR 23,500/yr
- Founded
- 1845
★ 61
QS World #189
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1968
★ 61
QS World #273
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 18,000 – EUR 24,500/yr
- Founded
- 1845
★ 61
QS World #133
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1088
★ 60
QS World #244
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- NZD 32,500 – NZD 43,500/yr
- Founded
- 1897
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Which are the best universities in Canada for PhD Law (JD)?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Leiden University, Korea University, Complutense University of Madrid. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Law (JD) cost in Canada?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Law (JD) in Canada?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Law (JD) at PhD level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Law (JD) at PhD level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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