Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start Date and Application Deadline: Starting September 2027. Apply before June 2027 for international applicants. This is an estimated deadline applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country. For European and local student application deadlines, please call the Office of Admissions.
- Language: Partially taught in English, partially taught in Greek
- Credits: 180 ECTS
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
- Disciplines: Public Law, Legal Studies
Overview
At the PhD in Law programme from University of Nicosia students are expected to conduct state-of-the-art research that advances original and practically applicable solutions to scientific problems in Law. Doctoral students are required to design and execute an independent original research project and produce a Thesis (in principle of approximately 80,000 words excluding appendices and footnotes, as long as the latter do not contain substantive argument).
Through their research project students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research, and as a result advance scientific knowledge in an area of Law.
Specific Aims Are To:
- Advance students’ in depth understanding and critical analysis of current theoretical literature and research methodology in the field of Law,
- Advance students’ understanding and application of suitable research methodologies and scientific methods of investigation to enable them to carry out their doctoral research project,
- Enhance students’ research skills and facilitate the development of expertise relevant to their research specialization area,
- Educate students in how to disseminate research findings, conclusions and suggestions, for example through publishing in academic journals and/or presenting their work in academic conferences and seminars,
- Give students a broad understanding of research approaches and methods which will enable them to read and comprehend a wide range of academic research papers to enhance their research competence and facilitate the development of future research activities.
Programme Structure
Upon successful completion of this program, students are expected to:
- Be specifically trained in case-analysis, project-setting and problem-solving contexts.
- Acquire research skills and analytical competences to address the legal challenges posed by the processes of implementation and contextualization of legal standards and policies.
- Acquire the competence necessary to analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of legal policies.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: An accredited Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) or a relevant field in addition to an accredited Master’s degree in Law (LLM or equivalent) or a relevant field. It is normally expected that at least one of the previous degrees (Bachelor’s or Master’s) be in Law. Applicants that do not fulfil this requirement may still apply to the programme subject to the evaluation of their academic qualifications by the Department Doctoral Programme Committee. Copies of degrees awarded must be submitted as part of a complete application package.
- Application Form: Applicants must submit an application form for admission and enrolment to the programme. The application form requests general information about the applicant, their qualifications, relevant experience.
- Curriculum Vitae: a complete CV specifying all academic and professional activities
- Letters of Recommendation
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 8,345 AUD / year (≈ 5,160 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA Nationals: 8,345 AUD / year (≈ 5,160 EUR / year)
Living Costs
Nicosia, Cyprus: 932-1,401 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
