philosophy.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum Covering Legal Disciplines
- Expert Faculty with Specialization in Legal Sciences
- Emphasis on Theoretical Foundations and Practical Application
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration Opportunities
- Legal Research Seminars and Workshops
- Focus on Constitutional Law, International Law, Criminal Law, and Legal Philosophy
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Development
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
- Criminal Law
- Legal Philosophy
- Comparative Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Prospective candidates must possess a Laurea specialistica/magistrale degree or an equivalent qualification awarded before the approval of Ministerial Decree D.M. n. 509 of 3 November 1999, updated with D.M. n. 270 of 22 October 2004. Additionally, candidates with a qualification corresponding to a Master's (second level) degree are eligible for admission. This rigorous criterion ensures that admitted students have a solid academic foundation, preparing them for the challenges of the Legal Sciences doctoral program at the University of Florence.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
- International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
- Non-residents: Free
EU/EEA
- European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
- EU/EEA Nationals: Free
Additional Details
Students without scholarships have to pay 16 EUR for stamp duty and the Regional Tax for the right to study equal to 140 EUR.
Living costs
Florence, Italy: 1,370-2,095 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Legal Sciences.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits - Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships - 3500 USD - Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified (Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based, IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based, Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3000 USD - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
