Study Fee: Click here to view the t(/study-fee)uition and subscription options.(/study-fee)(/study-fee) Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal.(/apply)(/apply) Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: • Europe: Switzerland • GCC: Dubai (UAE) • Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: • A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level • A copy of passport or national ID • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume • Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Doctorate in Economics and Law

Feb 23
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This doctorate study program is an advanced, 100% research-based academic pathway designed for experienced professionals, academics, and policy leaders seeking to contribute original knowledge at the intersection of economic systems and legal frameworks. Positioned at a study level equal to EQF Level 8 and aligned with the third European cycle, the program emphasizes high-level independent research, theoretical innovation, and evidence-based policy development within complex regulatory and economic environments.

With a minimum duration of 18+ months, the program offers structured flexibility, allowing candidates to extend their study period in accordance with the scope and depth of their research projects.

The academic structure consists of seven modules, carefully developed to ensure methodological excellence and disciplinary depth:

Four research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, econometric analysis, comparative legal research, academic publishing standards, and scholarly dissemination.
Two general modules addressing interdisciplinary perspectives, ethics in research, global governance trends, and contemporary debates in socio-economic transformation.
One specialized module in Economics and Law, exploring regulatory economics, financial and competition law, public policy analysis, international economic governance, trade law, compliance systems, and the legal architecture of markets.

The program culminates in a substantial doctoral-level research thesis and structured research activities, enabling candidates to generate original contributions in areas such as economic regulation, financial law, institutional reform, market governance, sustainable development policy, and international economic justice.

This doctorate study program is particularly suited for senior legal practitioners, economists, regulators, compliance directors, policy advisors, researchers, and academic professionals aiming to influence economic legislation, regulatory design, and institutional governance at national and international levels. Graduates are expected to demonstrate advanced critical thinking, methodological mastery, scholarly independence, and the capacity to shape policy and legal-economic discourse through rigorous research.