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4 Best PhD Law Programs in Spain

Across Spain, 2 universities offer 4 PhD Law programs; the most common length is Average Duration: 24 months.. Courses from ESADE Business & Law School and Bircham International University come first, because those universities rank highest.

1PhD / Doctorate
EB ESADE Business & Law School logo
#78 in Spain Spain

PhD in Law

ESADE Business & Law School — The PhD in Law at ESADE Business & Law School is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and advanced research skills in the field of law. The program foc...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
2PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Criminology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Criminology via distance learning studies crime patterns, causes, methods, and theory development, including crimes in the modern world and res...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Law
3PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree International Law

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in International Law via distance learning explains how international law and its organizations influence how nations and multinational companies...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 months (average duration)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
International Law
4PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Legal Science

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Legal Science at Bircham International University is a conceptual study of laws, legal regulations, and justice. The program is designed to com...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Law

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: ESADE Business & Law School is cited most (3,051 citations).

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (3) and International Law (1). The usual length is Average Duration: 24 months. and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Spain for PhD Law?

ESADE Business & Law School (#78 in Spain) and Bircham International University (#80 in Spain) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Law course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run Average Duration: 24 months., with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do PhD Law courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Law courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 3, ahead of ESADE Business & Law School (1).

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