Kathmandu University

School of Law
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Applications call for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law

Published Date: 2026-04-21, Tuesday

Kathmandu University School of Law (KUSOL) invites applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Law for the current session.

Eligibility Criteria

Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) or equivalent from a recognized university.
Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Minimum of 17 years of total formal education.
Proven research and work experience in the field of the proposed research area.
Evident legal writing skills and academic potential.

Research Areas & Supervisors

Research Areas	Supervisors
Corporate, Commercial, or Energy Law	Dr. Shiva Kumar Giri Dean
Contract, Arbitration, Human Rights Law, or Nepali Legal and Judicial History	Prof. Dr. Rishikesh Wagle
Nepali/Comparative Constitutional Law or Federalism	Prof. Dr. Bipin Adhikari
Environment, Natural Resources, Climate Change Law, or Adjudication	Dr. Ananda Mohan Bhattarai Visiting Professor & Rtd. Justice of SC
Child Rights, Women's Rights, Human Rights Law, or Environmental Law	Dr. Shiva Prasad Paudel Associate Professor

Important Resources

📄 Guidelines for Writing PhD Research Proposal 📢 Information for Applicant

📅 Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Submit your application via the official KU Admission Portal.

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For more details, please visit sol.ku.edu.np or contact the School of Law.

Category: Highlights for Students

Last Updated Date: 2026-04-21,Tuesday

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School of Law Highlights for Students

Applications call for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law

Eligibility Criteria

Research Areas & Supervisors

Important Resources

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