Doctor of Juridical Science / Doctor iuris 36 months PHD Program By Central European University |Top Universities
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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

16,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctoral Program of the Department of Legal Studies offers a unique opportunity to conduct independent research, complete doctoral-level course work and gain experience with teaching and other academic activities. The Department of Legal Studies welcomes doctoral projects on topics pertaining to our research and teaching areas. Applicants holding a law degree and an additional master’s degree qualify for a Doctor of Juridical Science/Doctor iuris degree offered by the Department of Legal Studies. The Doctoral Program aims to provide an opportunity to promising young scholars to conduct comparative research into a complex problem in comparative constitutional law, international business law or human rights which has both profound theoretical and practical relevance. Supervision for doctoral projects is provided by our international permanent and visiting faculty. In addition to conducting independent research, doctoral students benefit from doctoral courses, research grants enabling further research at renowned law schools or research institutions, opportunities for supervised teaching, and a wide range of other doctoral activities (such as conferences, workshops, summer schools).

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctoral Program of the Department of Legal Studies offers a unique opportunity to conduct independent research, complete doctoral-level course work and gain experience with teaching and other academic activities. The Department of Legal Studies welcomes doctoral projects on topics pertaining to our research and teaching areas. Applicants holding a law degree and an additional master’s degree qualify for a Doctor of Juridical Science/Doctor iuris degree offered by the Department of Legal Studies. The Doctoral Program aims to provide an opportunity to promising young scholars to conduct comparative research into a complex problem in comparative constitutional law, international business law or human rights which has both profound theoretical and practical relevance. Supervision for doctoral projects is provided by our international permanent and visiting faculty. In addition to conducting independent research, doctoral students benefit from doctoral courses, research grants enabling further research at renowned law schools or research institutions, opportunities for supervised teaching, and a wide range of other doctoral activities (such as conferences, workshops, summer schools).

Admission requirements

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Applicants holding a law degree and an LL.M. degree are requested to visit  http://legal.ceu.edu/CCL_SJD_admissions  (for comparative constitutional law and human rights projects) or  http://legal.ceu.edu/IBL_SJD_admissions  (for projects in international business law) for further information on the SJD program.

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

16,000 EUR
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International Students

16,000 EUR
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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More programs from the university

CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:


• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)  • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS) 

  Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:

• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)

The tuition fee for all students at an undergraduate level is €7,000 per year.

Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.

Special funding includes:

• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):

  1. Year 1: €500
  2. Year 2: €1,000
  3. Year 3: €1,500
  4. Year 4: €2,000

The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.

Scholarships also include:

  • Partial Tuition Award
  • Presidential Scholar Award
  • External financial support and scholarship opportunities

Students may also benefit from external financial support and scholarship opportunities

In order to apply, applicants need to complete and submit the online application form on the CEU website, along with the required application documents.

CEU offers 35 master’s and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields:


• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology

Find out about graduate entry requirements here.

General admissions requirements for graduate programs:

• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records

Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.

The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.

Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need. 

Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.

The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the  tuition fee  and provide health insurance coverage.

In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.

CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship  - 1,000 EUR/month

CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship  - 750 EUR/month

CEU Master's Scholarship  - 500 EUR/month

CEU Master's Partial Scholarship  - 300 EUR/month


Application deadline for financial aid: February 1


MA in Economics

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