School of Law

Program Details

Ph.D

About:

The Ph.D. Program at the School of Law is a new program. The Program offers a rigorous and intellectually stimulating environment for advanced legal scholarship. Our program is designed to prepare scholars for careers in academia, research, and high-level policy work. Scholars will engage in comprehensive coursework, develop expertise in specialized areas of law, and produce original research that contributes to both local and global legal landscapes.

Duration of Study/ Research:

A full-time study shall be completed in four years. A part-time study of the program shall be completed in six years.

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.

Required Documents

Candidates must submit the following necessary documents for evaluation:

  • PhD Proposal
  • Letter of motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Detailed Research Proposal
  • Official Academic Transcripts (till date)
  • Past Publications and Thesis/Dissertation papers

⚠️ Important Advisory for PhD Applicants

The admission portal features an option to apply on a provisional basis. Selecting this option will disable the document upload section. Because these documents are critical for evaluation, PhD applicants are strongly advised not to use the provisional application option.

Research Areas & Supervisors

Research AreasSupervisors
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

Notice: Admissions on a Rolling Basis

Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. For details regarding scheduling and sessions, please refer directly to the Graduate Program Academic Calendar 2026.

Important Resources

Guidelines for Writing PhD Research Proposal Information for Applicant

Submit your application through the Kathmandu University Admission Portal:

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