International Law
Faculty of Law

About Department

Doctoral Degree in International Law The aim of the program is to equip the doctoral students with the necessary skills to conduct research in the field of international law and international politics. This study program is focusing on the contemporary knowledge in the field of international law, follows in-depth theoretical and research achievements enable the doctoral students to objectively, critically and systematically monitor and study the latest scientific trends in the field of international law. Admission criteria Proficiency in English (Min. B1 Level) Completion of second cycle studies (postgraduate studies) in the scientific fields of Legal Studies 300 ECTS credits

Available Quota: 6 students
Tuition Fee (Balkan): €3000.00/year
Tuition Fee (International): €3000.00/year
Duration: 3/year(s)
ECTs: 180

Social Sciences

Legal Sciences

International Law

General Requirements
  • Have completed a second cycle of studies with a minimum of 300 ECTS credits accumulated
  • Have achieved a minimum GPA of 7.00 from their previous higher education (first and second cycle)
  • Completed prior higher education in the same or similar scientific field as the third cycle program
  • A scientific-preparatory program may be applied for candidates from different academic backgrounds
  • Excellent knowledge of English (min. level B1 according to the CEFR)
  • Submit two recommendation letters from qualified referees
  • Higher Education and Academic Research
  • Legal and Social Policy Expertise
  • Legal Practice and Consultancy

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Coordinator

Natalija Shikova

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Course Plan

First Year
IL 601
Advanced Research Methods
Semester Fall
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Weekly Hours
3 + 2
ECTS Credits
8.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 602
International Public Law
Semester Fall
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Weekly Hours
3 + 2
ECTS Credits
8.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 603
European Integrations
Semester Fall
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Weekly Hours
3 + 2
ECTS Credits
8.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 629
International Private Law
Semester Fall
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Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 607
International Politics
Semester Spring
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Weekly Hours
3 + 2
ECTS Credits
8.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 623
Diplomatic and Consular :aw
Semester Spring
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Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 627
International Arbitration
Semester Spring
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Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 608
Research Work Under Mentorship
Semester Spring
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Weekly Hours
3 + 2
ECTS Credits
8.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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IL 609
First Annual Conference
Semester Spring
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Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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