74 PhD Programs in Law in Europe

Top universities for Law in Europe

Ranked by how many law programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of Portsmouth (8)
• University of Liverpool (5)
• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) (4)
• University of Nicosia (3)
• University College Dublin (3)
• University of Padua (2)
• University of Exeter, England (2)
• University of Birmingham, England (2)
• University of East Anglia, Norwich (2)
• University of Surrey (2)

January intake in Europe

5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Law — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Law Phd — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
• Phd Law — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Law LLM (by research), MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Law PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Law in Europe: common questions

How many law programs are there in Europe?

74 law phd programs at 50 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a law degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in law in Europe is 23,005 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 9,321 USD and 25,246 USD a year.

Can I study law in Europe in English?

Yes — 95% of the law programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (70 of 74).

Are any of these law programs available online?

1 of the 74 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.