Doctoral study program in the field of social sciences, the subject of law The doctoral study program at the Faculty of Law is a general program in law and can provide education in all legal and law-related topics. At the same time, it is personalized, as it adapts to the individual doctoral candidate with respect to the language and research topic through the candidate’s personal study plan. Even in the pre-registration phase, the candidate freely chooses courses and seminars from an extensive list, with an option to enroll in the courses from other institutions instead.
Since the program is strongly research oriented, the candidate also develops the framework for the proposed doctoral research, plans the stay at a foreign research institution, and projects the publication of papers and participation in conferences. From the very beginning, the doctoral candidate enjoys the support of the chosen mentor who are by our alumni exceptionally high at 4.91 on a scale of 1 to 5. In order to assure a direct and individualized approach to our doctoral students, their number in the program is limited to excellent and truly motivated ones, with equal openness to those from the academic community and the public or real sector. Together with them, we have built an integrated scientific community characterized by high academic standards, diversity, dynamism, enthusiasm, and cooperation. According to the our alumni survey, our program particularly contributes to the personal development of the doctoral candidates, the acquisition of an important component of their job market qualification, and scientific research.
In addition to a highly developed research infrastructure and a stimulating research environment, the Faculty of Law offers each doctoral candidate continuous specialization and support in academic development, especially through scientific research mobility and communication of research results. December is thus reserved for RIDOC: the Rijeka Doctoral Conference, which in its previous session hosted 55 selected doctoral students from around the world. In addition to being unreservedly recommended by all our alumni, the national re-accreditation of doctoral studies confirmed that for all those who wish to earn a PhD in a legal topic, the Doctoral study program at the Faculty of Law in Rijeka is the first choice in Croatia.
Basic information
- name of study program: Doctoral study program in the field of social sciences, the subject of law
- program host: Faculty of Law in Rijeka
- program executor: Faculty of Law in Rijeka
- duration / ECTS Credits: 6 semesters / 180 ECTS
- enrollment quota: 20
Admission requirements
Candidates who have earned an integrated undergraduate and graduate university degree in law (mag. iur.) or an graduate university degree in law (dipl. iur.) are eligible to apply. By way of exception, we also admit candidates holding other university degrees under the condition of passing differential courses. Additional admission requirements include the necessary grade average or publication of papers, creation of a personal study plan approved by a potential mentor, proficiency in foreign languages, recommendations, and a positively evaluated interview with the candidate.
Enrollment dynamics/dates
Enrollments are conducted twice a year, at the beginning of each semester (early October and early March).
Tuition fee and payment method
The tuition fee for the entire program is 9,000 EUR, and its proportional part is paid upon enrollment in each semester.
More information
Program coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Ivana Kunda
ivana.kunda@uniri.hr
Program website:
https://www.pravri.uniri.hr/en
Contact:
tel: +385 51 359 684
e-mail: ridoc@pravri.uniri.hr
Our doctoral students
| Year of obtaining a Ph.D. degree | Name and surname of the student/employer | Ph.D. thesis topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2023. | Armando Demark / Faculty of Law in Rijeka | State Responsibility for Damage Caused by the Work of Courts in Croatian, European and Comparative Law (originally in Croatian) |
| 2021. | Darja Lončar Dušanović / Hrvatski Telekom d.d. (then), Rimac Technology d.o.o. (now) | Back to Bases: Overcoming Legal Uncertainty in Personal Data Processing in the EU |
| 2021. | Anna-Lena Hoffmann / BSB QuackGuttererPartnerschaft von RechtsanwältenmbB, Dresden (then) CentogeneGmbH, Berlin (now) | The Consent to Process Personal Data in the Healthcare Sector under the GDPR: With Special Consideration of Data Protection Requirements in Germany (originally in German) |
| 2019. | Marko Perkušić / University of Split | Legal Issues in Electronic Payment (originally in Croatian) |
| 2016. | Marija Pijaca / University of Zadar | Bareboat Charter (originally in Croatian) |
Research questions/hypotheses addressed in defended doctoral theses
| Research questions/hypotheses | Name and surname of the doctoral student |
|---|---|
| Why should consent not be the first and most important legal basis for processing personal data? What practices in the application of consent as a legal basis for processing personal data are contrary to the European Union legislation? Is the obligation to accept internet “cookies” on websites in compliance with the legislation? What are the criteria for distinguishing pseudonymized from anonymized personal data? | Darja Lončar Dušanović |
| Do the provisions on international jurisdiction and determining the applicable law achieve an adequate level of protection of the interests of all parties’ and an appropriate level of foreseeability? What would be the optimal unified rule of the European Union on determining the applicable law for violations of personality rights on the internet to ensure legal certainty and protect the parties’ interests? | Danijela Vrbljanac |
| Does the General Data Protection Regulation provide sufficient and effective protection for patients with regard to informed consent? What is the impact of so-called opening clauses from the General Data Protection Regulation on the practice of processing personal health data, genetic data, and biometric data? | Anna-Lena Hoffmann |
| Is there adequate balance in the position of litigants in proceedings for compensation for damage caused by the work of courts? What changes in Croatian legislation and judicial practice are necessary to make the exercising of the right to compensation for damage caused by the work of courts more effective? | Armando Demark |