PhD in School of Law

At National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, tuition comes to 3,536 USD per year.

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's School of Law also offers doctoral study in northern Taiwan, extending legal education into independent scholarly research. At the doctoral level, students in law move beyond coursework to conduct original research on a specific legal question, often focusing on an area such as international law, intellectual property, technology regulation, or comparative legal systems, depending on their research interests and the program's areas of strength. Doctoral legal research typically involves close analysis of case law, statutes, and legal scholarship, along with the development of original arguments about how the law does or should function in a particular area. Because legal doctoral work is a form of scholarly research, candidates are expected to produce a substantial piece of original legal analysis that contributes new understanding to their chosen field, often engaging with legal debates across multiple jurisdictions. Doctoral candidates in law also typically develop skills in legal writing and argumentation at an advanced level, preparing them to publish research and engage with the broader legal academic community. Graduates who complete doctoral study in law typically pursue careers as legal scholars and faculty members at universities, senior positions within government agencies responsible for legal and regulatory policy, or advisory roles within international organizations and law firms that value deep expertise in a specific area of law. Others move into research roles at think tanks or policy institutes working on legal reform. The combination of rigorous legal training and independent research prepares graduates to shape legal scholarship and policy in their area of specialization. This program is taught in English at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in northern Taiwan.