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DPhil in Law

University of Oxford

Oxford, England, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #4

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DPhil in Law is a doctorate in Law programme taught at University of Oxford in Oxford, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students is USD 32,970 per total (USD 11,560 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Law
Local tuition: USD 11,560 / total
International tuition: USD 32,970 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: ox.ac.uk ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: a first-class undergraduate degree with honours in law. Exceptionally, students with first-class honours in other subjects may be considered if the subject is relevant to the proposed area of research.In the absence of an undergraduate degree in law, candidates may be admitted with a postgraduate diploma or master's qualification in law at distinction level.Most students admitted to the programme have a previous master's qualification but this is not a formal requirement

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027
Application Deadline: 12:00 midday UK time on Wednesday 27 January 2027

About University of Oxford

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1096
Students: 26,225
QS rank: #4
Programs: 600
Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does DPhil in Law award?

University of Oxford awards a Doctorate in the field of Law on completion of this programme.

How much does DPhil in Law cost?

Tuition for international students is USD 32,970 per total (USD 11,560 per total for local students).

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