Program level :
Post-graduate (Doctoral) Degree awarded:
SJD Official title:
Doctor of Juridical Science Host unit(s):
Department of Legal Studies CEU credits:
6 ECTS credits:
12 Type of degree:
CEU Program accreditation:
Program approved and registered by the New York State Education Department Program length :
3 - 6 years Program URL:
Doctor of Juridical Science Head/Director :
Tibor Tajti
Program administrator:
Maria Balla Program administrator e-mail:
Email contact form Tuition fees and fellowship information:
CEU application details:
Start of the program :
September Program Description:
The SJD program gives students an opportunity to work towards a doctoral degree in law with a combination of independent research and coursework. Physical presence in Budapest is required during the first three years of the SJD program, except during official research periods abroad. During the second year of their doctoral studies candidates are encouraged to spend an academic semester abroad to do research at a renowned law school or research institution. The SJD degree is awarded on the basis of successful public defense of the doctoral thesis (dissertation) before a panel composed of internal and external experts.