Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before Sep 2027
Language
English
English language requirements: TOEFL iBT 92, or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score 4.5; PTE Academic 68; IELTS 6.5.
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Turku, Finland
Disciplines
- Legal Studies
Overview
Doctoral Programme in Law at University of Turku is responsible of the development of doctoral education, and it aims to ensure the high quality of the dissertations and enhance the internationalisation in the field of law.
Features
- It aims to provide systematic, high-quality and supervised doctoral training within a controlled time frame.
- The Graduate School coordinates doctoral training at the University of Turku. Its academic structure and working methods meet the recommendations on the development of doctoral training given by the Academy of Finland.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Doctoral Programme in Law is offered by the Faculty of Law. All the postgraduate students admitted to pursue a Doctor of Laws degree at the Faculty of Law participate in this programme.
- The Faculty of Law can also be part of national doctoral programmes and collaborate with other doctoral programmes.
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: 92 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 68
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A research plan for a doctoral dissertation in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Law.
- A résumé (CV) in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Law.
- A signed form of agreement from the person or persons proposed to act as a supervisor to the applicant.
- Postgraduate study plan
- The degree certificates and transcript of study records
- Certification of the language skills.
- A list of publications (if not included in the CV).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Free
- EU/EEA: Free
Living costs
Turku, Finland: 1,249-1,818 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.