School: School of Law

Law

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek/English

Course Summary

Το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας προσφέρει Διδακτορικό πρόγραμμα στη Νομική που οδηγεί στην απόκτηση Διδακτορικού τίτλου. Το πρόγραμμα είναι σχεδιασμένο να προσφέρει ανώτατου επιπέδου επιστημονική γνώση και να προετοιμάσει τους φοιτητές για επαγγελματική σταδιοδρομία στο χώρο της τριτοβάθμιας διδασκαλίας, στην επιστημονική έρευνα καθώς και στο γνωστικό πεδίο της νομικής, αλλά παράλληλα και να παράσχει αυξημένα εφόδια στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο της νομικής. Στόχος του διδακτορικού προγράμματος είναι η διάπλαση επιστημόνων οι οποίοι θα διεξάγουν έρευνα αιχμής, θα προτείνουν πρωτοποριακές και πρακτικά εφαρμόσιμες λύσεις, κατακτώντας ηγετικές θέσεις στο χώρο της νομικής επιστήμης.

Το πρόγραμμα κατευθύνει τους φοιτητές στη χρήση των πλέον σύγχρονων διεπιστημονικών μεθόδων έρευνας για την παραγωγή και εφαρμογή γνώσης σε θεωρητικό και πρακτικό επίπεδο. Έχει σχεδιαστεί για να παρέχει στους φοιτητές την ευκαιρία να ακολουθήσουν διδακτορικές σπουδές σε τομείς που θα εμπλουτίσουν τις γνώσεις τους γύρω από την νομική επιστήμη. Το πρόγραμμα είναι σχεδιασμένο με τέτοιον τρόπο ώστε να δίνεται η δυνατότητα στους φοιτητές διατριβής τους σε τομείς ιδιαίτερου ενδιαφέροντος, έχοντας ως υπόβαθρο τη γνώση ή/και την εμπειρία τους στη νομική επιστήμη.

Career Prospects

Οι απόφοιτοι του διδακτορικού προγράμματος στη νομική θα είναι έτοιμοι να:

  • αναλάβουν ακαδημαϊκές θέσεις σε πανεπιστήμια ή σε ερευνητικούς οργανισμούς,
  • αναλάβουν ηγετικές θέσεις κατά την άσκηση της νομικής επιστήμης,
  • διεξάγουν έρευνα σε αυτούς τους τομείς και να γίνουν εμπειρογνώμονες στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο της νομικής.

Modules

Section: A – Courses

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
PHDF-100 Doctoral Course – Fall semester 30
PHDS-100 Doctoral Course – Spring semester 30

Assessment Method

-

How to apply

Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.

Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.

Once accepted on the program, students are assigned three supervisors, one main and two secondary, who guide them throughout their studies. There are frequent progress reports to ensure students receive the guidance they need and that they are on track. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their supervisors at regular intervals. After the course(s) is/are completed successfully, students prepare a final research proposal, which is a detailed document of length 7.500-10.000 words that outlines their research plan, clearly showing theoretical contribution, and methodological approach suggested. When this is approved by the relevant committee, they proceed with their research and register for their thesis.

Application deadline

Starting dates for enrolling on the programs are Fall (October) and Spring (February). The application deadlines are August 31st for Fall entry and January 5th for Spring entry. Specific positions available (by department and by faculty member) are announced on the website, and interested students are advised to check the website regularly for possible new announced positions. To be considered for entry on the doctoral programs the applicant should complete an online application form and submits an initial research proposal. The research proposal is a significant part of the application.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements
  • An accredited master’s degree
  • Proof of English proficiency. This is provided by EITHER a degree from an English speaking university OR TOEFL (paper based test 600, computer based test 250, internet based test 100) OR IELTS 6.5.
  • An initial 2000-word research proposal outlining the research theme, aim and objectives, possible gap/s and proposed research methodology
  • A Personal Statement of 500 – 1000 words outlining applicants’ individual competences and strengths and providing their reflections regarding the expectations and value of the programme as well as to their personal advancement and career development
  • Letters of Recommendation – Two recommendation letters from individuals who have known the applicant in their educational or professional capacity
  • Good academic record
Additional entry requirements

Admission Policy Statement

The University adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admitting students without reference to race, colour, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin. Admission to the University is granted under different categories depending on student qualifications and educational objectives. The University admissions policy relies on the student’s past records, including high school grades.

 

Once we review your application you will be contacted by an Admissions Counsellor guiding you through the rest of the application process and, if necessary, the procedure for issuing your student visa.

English language requirements

  • Proof of English proficiency. This is provided by EITHER a degree from an English speaking university OR TOEFL (paper based test 600, computer based test 250, internet based test 100) OR IELTS 6.5.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Full program tuition fees:

15.000 Euro 

The tuition of €15,000 shown above represents total tuition for 3 years. For each additional academic year
(maximum 3 years), the tuition is €2,000 per year.

Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722778744