Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Roma Tor Vergata offers a range of doctoral programs, including the 41st Cycle of the PhD program in Public Law.

Program Details

• The program is offered by the Department of Law, and the academic year is 2025/2026.
• The call for applications for the 41st Cycle of the PhD program in Public Law is available, with updated information on the application process and requirements.
• The program includes a range of research areas, such as:
  • Public Law
  • Private Law
  • International Law
  • European Law
  • Comparative Law
• The program also includes a range of courses and seminars, such as:
  • Methodology of Legal Research
  • Advanced Topics in Public Law
  • Private Law and Comparative Law
• The program has a strong focus on research, and students are expected to produce original research contributions during their studies.
• The program is taught in Italian, but some courses and seminars may be taught in English.

Admission Criteria

• To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a Master's degree in Law or a related field.
• Applicants must also have a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in research.
• The admission process includes a written exam and an oral interview.
• The written exam will test the applicant's knowledge of public law and their ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• The oral interview will assess the applicant's research potential and their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Research Areas

• The program includes a range of research areas, such as:
  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • International Law
  • European Law
  • Comparative Law
• Students can choose to specialize in one or more of these areas, and will be supervised by a member of the academic staff with expertise in that area.

Calendar of Exams and Evaluations

• The calendar of exams and evaluations for the program is as follows:
  • Date of written exam: to be announced
  • Date of oral interview: to be announced
• The exams and evaluations will be held at the Department of Law, Via Cracovia 50, 00133 Roma.

Download Section

• The following documents are available for download:
  • Call for applications for the 41st Cycle of the PhD program in Public Law
  • Application form
  • Information on the program and its research areas
  • Calendar of exams and evaluations

Latest News

• The call for applications for the 41st Cycle of the PhD program in Public Law is now available.
• The program has been updated to include new research areas and courses.
• The Department of Law is hosting a range of seminars and conferences on topics related to public law.