Program Overview

Law PhD Program

Overview

The PhD in Law is the highest degree offered by the School of Law at European University Cyprus. The PhD degree is addressed to candidates with advanced research interests in the science of law who are capable of conducting research in the field of legal science, including the completion of a dissertation setting out and analyzing their research results.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 180
• Language: Greek

Program Structure

• Introductory Courses (30 ECTS)
  • LAW700: Epistemology of Law (10 ECTS)
  • LAW710: Methodology of Legal Research (10 ECTS)
  • LAW720: Research - Analysis of Scientific Field (10 ECTS)
• Comprehensive Examination (10 ECTS)
• Preparation and Submission of Doctoral Research Proposal (20 ECTS)
• Doctoral Research (90 ECTS)
• Writing, Submission, and Defense of Doctoral Dissertation (30 ECTS)

Research Areas

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Law (mainly in the areas of privacy protection and personal data protection, intellectual property, labor law, human rights)
• Labor Law
• Public Law (all sectors)
• European Law
• Criminal Law - Criminal Procedure

Admission Process

• The program is offered in Greek.
• Interested applicants are expected to submit a research proposal with their application.
• The application is submitted using the application form.
• The necessary supporting material accompanying the application is described in the application form.
• The final selection is based on assessment of the applicant's qualifications and personal interview(s).

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• The Scholarship and Financial Aid program aims to provide prospective and enrolled students with information and resources to financially support their educational goals.
• This takes the form of academic scholarships, athletics scholarships, and family
  eed-based financial aid.

Student Housing

• Our student accommodation units are located only minutes from campus and are designed to offer students high-quality living spaces in elegant studios and one-bedroom flats supported by great social spaces, in-house gym, laundry rooms, and 24–hour security service.

Career Opportunities

• Our Law PhD graduates secure work as academics, scholars, researchers, lawyers, and legal consultants and seek careers in the EU and other international organizations.
• Our graduates work in:
  • Law Firms
  • Corporate Legal Consultancy
  • Banking Legal Consultancy
  • Public Agency Legal Consultancy

General Information for Doctoral Studies

• European University Cyprus announces every academic year a limited number of places for doctoral studies in both Fall and Spring Semester (commencing October and February, respectively).
• Applications are submitted using the application form.
• All necessary supporting material accompanying the application is described in the application form.
• The final selection is based on assessment of the applicant's qualifications and personal interview(s).

Application Deadlines

• Last day for submitting applications for EU Applicants:
  • For Fall Semester: Initial deadline: 15 June per year (if positions remain available, additional applications for these positions are accepted by 15 September per year)
  • For Spring Semester: 15 January per year
• Last day for submitting applications for Non-EU Applicants (Due to visa requirements):
  • For Fall Semester: 15 June per year
  • For Spring Semester: 1 December per year