PhD in Law in Australia

13 phd programmes in law at 5 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 27,517 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,769 USD and 30,204 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Law programmes

13 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Philosophy (Law) Monash University, Clayton PhD 31,100 USD
Doctor of Philosophy (Law) University of Wollongong PhD 26,520 USD
PhD (Law) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 27,517 USD
PhD in Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate In Professional Legal Practice University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —
PhD (Law) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 27,517 USD
PhD in Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate In Trade Mark Law And Practice University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —
PhD in Juris Doctor University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD 38,347 USD
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (Law) University of Wollongong PhD 26,520 USD
PhD in Juris Doctor Bond University PhD —
PhD in Juris Doctor Online Bond University PhD —
Doctor Of Philosophy Phd Thesis Law University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —
PhD in Juris Doctor Master Of Business Administration University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —
PhD in Juris Doctor Master Of Intellectual Property University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —

Universities for law in Australia

PhD in Law in Australia: common questions

How many law programmes are there in Australia?
13 law phd programmes at 5 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a law degree in Australia cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in law in Australia is 27,517 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,769 USD and 30,204 USD per year.
Can I study law in Australia in English?
Yes — 100% of the law programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (13 of 13).

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