PhD in Law in Europe
76 phd programmes in law at 50 universities in Europe are open to international students; 95% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,106 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 6,028 USD and 24,921 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
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Universities for law in Europe
- University of Portsmouth (8)
- University of Liverpool (5)
- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) (4)
- University of Nicosia (3)
- University College Dublin (3)
- University of Lisbon (2)
- University of Exeter, England (2)
- University of Birmingham, England (2)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (2)
- University of Hertfordshire (2)
PhD in Law in Europe: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in Europe?
- 76 law phd programmes at 50 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a law degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in law in Europe is 16,106 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,028 USD and 24,921 USD per year.
- Can I study law in Europe in English?
- Yes — 95% of the law programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (72 of 76).
- Are any of these law programmes available online?
- 1 of the 76 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
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