An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
This highly specialized PhD program offers in-depth and comprehensive coursework in international law.
It is one of the world’s only two doctoral programs in this field offered by an intergovernmental organization constituted under international law (the other being offered by the European University Institute and it is a PhD in Law more generally, with a European emphasis).
EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire Euclide | Euclid University), an international intergovernmental organization with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public an external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID DILT which is a full PhD in International Law and Treaty Law.
In terms of academic progression, EUCLID’s intention is to offer a credible path leading from the LLM (24 credits) to the MSc (additional 12 credits) and finally to the PhD (another 25 credits of coursework or directed studies, followed by the dissertation).
As a public non-profit institution, EUCLID is able to offer affordable, low-tuition programs.
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
This specialized PhD in international law program focuses on the actual practice of States and intergovernmental organizations, rather than the advancement of academic knowledge for its own sake.
It has primarily been designed to be used by professional diplomats working for EUCLID Participating States and can be considered an excellent route to pursue a career within governmental bodies, international law firms, academia, iNGOs and international organizations.
Thanks to its low tuition and institutional relationships, it is designed to be of special interest to African and Small States students.
Within certain parameters, the curriculum is customizable, with elective courses focusing on:
Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree (LLB or similar) issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
PRIMARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | USCH |
International Academic Writing (Doctorate) | 2 | |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 2 | |
International Law and Treaty Law (1) | 5 | |
International Intellectual Property | 3 | |
Doctoral Thesis 1/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 2/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 3/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 4/5 | 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 5/5 | 5 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 35-55 | |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
The EUCLID PhD in International Law and Treaty Law program provides outstanding professional and academic preparation for a successful career in academia, governmental and high-level position dealing with the administration and application of international law. It is also of special interest to attorneys (barristers/lawyers) as well as journalists and authors who desire to expand and establish their expertise in international law and treaty law.
EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int
EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
