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 Law and Financial Markets

Feb 24
2 min read

This doctorate study program is a 100% research-based academic pathway designed for senior legal professionals, financial regulators, policy advisors, scholars, and market experts seeking to produce original and impactful research at the intersection of law and global financial systems. Positioned at a level equal to EQF Level 8 and aligned with the third European cycle, the program emphasizes advanced legal theory, regulatory innovation, and high-level scholarly contribution to the governance of financial markets.

With a duration of +18 months (minimum duration with flexible extension options), the program provides a rigorous yet adaptable research framework that allows candidates to pursue in-depth academic work alongside professional commitments.

The academic structure consists of seven modules, including:

Four research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research design, comparative legal methodologies, interdisciplinary financial analysis, empirical legal research, and doctoral-level academic writing and publication standards.
Two general modules addressing global economic systems, financial governance models, regulatory theory, public policy analysis, and ethical leadership within financial institutions and supervisory authorities.
One specialized module in Law and Financial Markets, covering securities regulation, capital markets law, international financial compliance regimes, corporate governance frameworks, financial crime legislation, systemic risk oversight, fintech regulation, and the evolving legal architecture of digital assets.
Thesis and research activities forming the core academic component, enabling candidates to conduct original, independent research addressing contemporary legal and regulatory challenges within domestic and international financial markets.

This doctorate study program prepares candidates to contribute at the highest levels of regulatory policy, judicial interpretation, financial supervision, international organizations, and academic scholarship. It develops the capacity to critically evaluate legal structures governing financial markets, design evidence-based regulatory solutions, and advance theoretical and practical knowledge in financial law.

Graduates are positioned to influence legislative reform, institutional governance, cross-border regulatory cooperation, and the strategic development of fair, transparent, and resilient financial markets worldwide.