★ 81
QS World #3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 29,500 – GBP 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1096
20 Best Law 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
★ 79
QS World #13
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr
- Founded
- 1853
★ 79
QS World #4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yr
- Founded
- 1636
★ 79
QS World #27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 25,500 – GBP 34,500/yr
- Founded
- 1583
★ 78
QS World #17
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- HKD 150,000 – HKD 205,000/yr
- Founded
- 1911
★ 77
QS World #29
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 43,000 – CAD 58,000/yr
- Founded
- 1821
★ 72
QS World #23
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 54,500 – USD 73,500/yr
- Founded
- 1701
★ 71
QS World #14
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CNY 27,500 – CNY 37,500/yr
- Founded
- 1898
★ 70
QS World #59
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
- Founded
- 1472
★ 68
QS World #105
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- SEK 125,000 – SEK 170,000/yr
- Founded
- 1477
★ 67
QS World #91
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CHF 1,500/yr
- Founded
- 1833
★ 65
QS World #120
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
- Founded
- 1810
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Which are the best universities in Canada for PhD Law?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Oxford, University of Melbourne, Harvard University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Law 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 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 at PhD level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Law 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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