Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Alberta, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy is a three-year research degree program that attracts aspiring legal academics who have already completed a postgraduate degree in law. By the end of their degree program, PhD students must articulate and defend a thesis which embodies the results of original investigations and analyses, and satisfies the standards of reputable peer-reviewed publications. Our PhD graduates have used their degrees to pursue successful academic careers in university law faculties in Canada and around the world.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,518.72 (6,37,923) per year
Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

For the PhD, the Faculty's minimum admission requirements are an LLM degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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