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Zhetysu State University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov Jurisprudence, PhD
Zhetysu State University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov

Zhetysu State University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov

Jurisprudence, PhD

Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan

PhD

3 years

, Russian

Full time

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Jurisprudence focuses on advanced research in legal theory and philosophy. This program is designed for students interested in the fundamental concepts of law, examining the relationships between legal principles and societal values. The degree combines rigorous academic training with opportunities for original research, preparing graduates to contribute significantly to the field of legal studies.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various paths, including academic positions in universities, research roles at legal think tanks, or consultancy within government and private sectors. Potential roles include legal scholar, policy advisor, and ethics consultant. An advanced understanding of jurisprudence also prepares students for leadership positions within legal institutions and advocacy organizations.

The educational program for the preparation of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) has a scientific and pedagogical orientation, the purpose of which is fundamental, educational, methodological, and research training and in-depth study of the disciplines of legal sciences for the system of higher and postgraduate education and the scientific sphere in the direction of "Jurisprudence" that meet the requirements of employers.

The modular educational program was developed taking into account the needs of the regional labor market based on the State Educational Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the direction of training - "Jurisprudence" (academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Law). The list of disciplines of the optional component is determined by the university independently following requests from doctoral students, employers, and the labor market needs. Doctoral studies - postgraduate education, educational programs of which are aimed at training personnel for scientific, pedagogical, and (or) professional activities with the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Law (by profile).