Doctoral Programme in Law is a April 2026September 2026 PhD program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The Doctoral Programme in Law is doctoral training in legal science, law and justice at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Law. It combines practical jurisprudence with theoretical, historical, moral, philosophical, social and economic perspectives on law. It also provides a framework for interdisciplinary research.
Study includes a personal study plan, doctoral studies worth 30 credits, research ethics worth 1 credit, international mobility such as scientific conferences and research collaboration, and a doctoral thesis. The programme can be completed in four years of full-time study, and it may also be completed on a part-time basis. Teaching is in English and takes place through contact teaching.
The programme is also open to students who have completed a master’s degree in a field other than law. The University of Helsinki says graduates develop into independent, creative and critical legal scholars and experts.
The minimum requirements for admission in Doctoral Programme in Law at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
The Doctoral Programme in Law is open to students who have completed a master’s degree in a field other than law.
Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000011519
6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.