Law
The Doctoral program of “Law” is a comprehensive educational package in line with the regulations and decisions made by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran. The program of Law is studied in four concentrations of public law, private law, criminal law, and international law. Law is an old field of study which was established as Jurisprudence in Islam. Currently, the Islamic society needs lawyers who are informed of the fundamentals of Islam and thus can explain the legal perspectives of Islam. These lawyers should be able to depict the Islamic judicial system through the comparative study of Islamic views and other legal systems and should prove the superiority of this legal system over other systems. This field will facilitate training such lawyers.
The graduates of Law can both teach in educational centers and institutes for higher education, and conduct research in the areas related to the Islamic Law. They will also be able to work as advisors expert in political ideological issues.
Holding a master’s degree or an equivalent is sufficient for enrollment in this program. The previous degree of the applicant must be verified by the consulate of Iran in the issuing country. Also, matching the applicants’ previous field of study with the current program is not necessary. Upon establishing the applicants’ scholarly competency and the committee’s agreement, the applicants are eligible to study in this program regardless of their previous field of study. Previous publications including books, research papers, and journal articles can positively influence the committee’s judgment.
- Total cost of the course for Iranian students who are admitted through the national entrance exam or internal university exam (2021-2022): 60 thousand dollars (The fee covers the student’s educational costs and does not include living expenses such as food and accommodations.
The applicants must submit the following documents to apply for the PhD programs (research-only) at the University of Religions and Denominations:
- A completed application form.
- An electronic copy of the passport or a valid residence permit (for the on-campus students).
- An electronic copy of the bachelor’s and master’s degree or their equivalent and a certified Persian, English, or Arabic translation of the transcripts.
- A recently taken photo of the applicant, size 30x40mm.
- Applicant’s CV, indicating education and work experience.
By clicking on the “Apply now” button next to each program, you will be transferred to the registration portal, where you can upload and submit your application documents. Your application will not be complete until all the required items are submitted.