Law
180 ECTS - Doctoral
The Faculty of Law offers a structured doctoral programme upon completion of a master's degree. The programme is 180 ECTS towards a Ph.D. degree.
About the Studies
A doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Law is worth 150 ECTS. In conjunction with dissertation work doctoral students shall attend classes, depending on the research proposal, e.g. in methodology and legal philosophy. Those doctoral students who completed their master's studies at an Icelandic university are required to complete part of their doctoral studies abroad.
MA degree in Law (Cand.Jur.) first-class grade from the University of Iceland or an equivalent degree from another university.
Contact us
Student and Teaching Service at the School of Social Sciences
Email: nemFVS@hi.is
Gimli, Sæmundargata
102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tel. +354 525 4500
