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Doctorate in International Criminal Justice

:Doctorate in International Criminal Justice
Offered by UHA University, an American-accredited institution recognized by the International Quality Management in Education Organization (IEQM).
The university has been listed in the Impact Rankings 2025 issued by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

:Program Introduction
The Doctorate Program in International Criminal Justice aims to prepare specialized researchers and experts capable of contributing to the development of international criminal legal thought, analyzing complex criminal cases of an international character, and keeping pace with rapid developments in the fields of international justice, human rights, and international criminal law.
The program is founded on building advanced research capacities that combine deep theoretical grounding, comparative judicial analysis, and critical study of international conventions and systems, while employing an interactive digital learning environment that supports specialized academic research and contemporary international judicial applications
The program seeks to develop legal solutions to emerging international criminal issues, thereby contributing to the preparation of qualified academic and professional cadres for employment in universities, international organizations, international criminal courts, research centers, and human rights and legal institutions.

:Program Vision
Pioneering the preparation of specialized researchers in international criminal justice capable of contributing to the development of international criminal legal research and addressing contemporary legal challenges in accordance with international academic standards.

:Program Objectives
The program aims to:

  1. Deepen advanced knowledge of international criminal law and international criminal justice systems.
  2. Develop research and critical capacities in analyzing contemporary international criminal issues and emerging challenges related to digital evidence and artificial intelligence applications.
  3. Enable students to study and characterize international crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of genocide.
  4. Enhance comparative judicial analysis skills concerning the jurisprudence and precedents of international and regional criminal courts.
  5. Prepare researchers to contribute to the development of international criminal policies and legislation.
  6. Develop scientific publication skills in peer-reviewed and internationally ranked academic journals in accordance with approved academic standards.
  7. Strengthen comparative research skills and link national legislations with international conventions and obligations.

:Doctoral Program Academic Plan
:Program Research Structure
The Doctorate Program in International Criminal Justice adopts an advanced research-based system (Research-Based), which focuses on producing original legal knowledge through specialized scientific research, research seminars, and academic supervision, without relying on the traditional coursework system.
The program consists of an integrated set of research stages distributed as follows: 

Outcomes and Requirements Credit Hours Academic Stage
Submit proposal, approve title, assign supervisor Foundational Admission and Preliminary Proposal Stage
Fulfill foreign language proficiency, attend specialized scientific workshops 12 Qualification and Seminars Stage
Undertake written and oral examination, finalize dissertation title 6 Comprehensive Examination and Final Proposal Approval Stage
Publish research on the thesis topic, participate in a conference 6 Scientific Publication and Academic Participation Stage
Intensive work with supervisor on dissertation, public defense 30 Dissertation Preparation and Defense Stage
Award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Criminal Justice 54 Total

 

:Detailed Breakdown of Stages in Academic Sequence

1. Admission and Preliminary Proposal Stage (Admission Requirement)
The academic process begins prior to official enrollment at the university and includes:

  •  Submission by the researcher of a preliminary Research Proposal in the field of international criminal justice that reflects the research problem and its significance.
  • Discussion of the proposal before the departmental Academic Admissions Committee to demonstrate the originality of the idea and its feasibility as a doctoral dissertation.
  • Upon acceptance, the student is officially enrolled and assigned an appropriate academic supervisor according to the precise specialization.

2. Qualification and Advanced Seminars Stage (12 Credit Hours)
Following admission, the student enrolls in the first year and is required to fulfill the following:

  • Fulfill the language requirement by submitting a foreign language proficiency certificate.
  • Attend seminars and specialized research workshops.
  • Participate in intensive workshops on comparative legal analysis methodologies to develop research tools.

 3. Comprehensive Examination and Final Proposal Approval Stage (6 Credit Hours)
Based on the knowledge and linguistic background acquired by the researcher during the first year:

  • Pass the comprehensive examination (written and oral).
  • Develop the initial proposal into a "final and expanded research plan" and defend it before the departmental committee.
  • Receive official approval of the dissertation title and register it with the Faculty Council.

 4. Scientific Publication and Academic Participation Stage (6 Credit Hours)
This stage is concerned with ensuring research quality and compliance with international standards:

  • Write a rigorous scientific paper derived from the dissertation, and complete the requirements for peer-review and publication in internationally ranked journals.
  • Represent the faculty by presenting a working paper or research abstract at a specialized international academic conference.

 5. Dissertation Preparation and Defense Stage (30 Credit Hours)
This is the major and final stage of the program and includes:

  • Full-time dedication to completing the dissertation chapters and in-depth legal analysis under individual supervisory collaboration with the supervisor.
  • Submission of the dissertation to a scientific plagiarism detection and academic integrity report.
  • Formation of a three-member public defense committee to evaluate the dissertation and approve it for the award of the degree.

 :Graduation Requirements
The following are required for the award of the doctoral degree:

  1. Successful completion of all program requirements.
  2. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
  3. Approval of the final research plan.
  4. Publication, or acceptance for publication, of at least one scientific research paper derived from the dissertation, in a peer-reviewed journal ranked according to the university's standards.
  5. Successful completion of the public dissertation defense.

:Admission and Registration Requirements
Admission to the program requires that applicants fulfill the following conditions:

  1. Hold a Master's degree in Law, or its equivalent, from recognized universities.
  2. Applicants holding degrees in Political Science and International Relations may be accepted provided they successfully complete remedial courses as determined by the relevant department.
  3. Fulfill the English language proficiency requirement by achieving a minimum score on the (IELTS) or (TOEFL IBT) examination.
  4. Submit a preliminary Research Proposal in the field of international criminal justice that demonstrates the originality of the idea, its objectives, and methodology.

:Study System and Graduation Requirements
The program is based on an interactive e-learning system supported by:

  • Advanced research seminars.
  • Virtual scientific symposia.
  • Comparative judicial analysis.
  • Digital research applications.
  • Specialized academic supervision.

    The program is offered through an interactive electronic learning environment that supports scientific research and academic communication.
    To be awarded the doctoral degree, candidates must publish, or have accepted for publication, at least one scientific research paper derived from the dissertation, in a peer-reviewed journal ranked within approved international indexing databases, or in peer-reviewed journals approved according to the university's classification.
    The program adheres to standards of academic integrity, research ethics, and guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence tools in legal and research studies.

:Duration of Study

  • Minimum duration for degree completion: Three years.
  • Maximum duration for degree completion: Five years.
  • Extension may be granted in accordance with the university's applicable regulations and bylaws.

  • ?Tuition and Registration Fees for This Program

    • Base Tuition: $5,000, payable in four installments over the duration of the study period, up until the thesis defense. The fee per installment amounts to $1,250.
    • College Registration and Admission Letter Issuance Fee: $75 (one-time payment upon enrollment).
    • Discounts:
      15% discount available upon university enrollment when tuition is paid in installments at the beginning of each academic semester.
      25% discount available upon full payment of the total tuition fees in a single installment, following the student's receipt of the university admission notification.

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