Private University of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Triesen, Liechtenstein
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
The Private University of the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) is a state-recognized private university located in Triesen, Liechtenstein. Founded approximately 25 years ago, it specializes in part-time doctoral programmes designed for working professionals. It offers two doctoral degrees: Dr. iur. in Law and Dr. scient. med. in Medical Sciences. Both programmes are accredited by ACQUIN. The UFL participates in the Erasmus+ programme and maintains international research partnerships.
Fields of study
- Law
- Medical Sciences
Accreditation: ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- October
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studium@ufl.li
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Dr. iur.: CHF 29,750 total (CHF 1,250 enrolment fee + CHF 28,500 for 6 semesters), billed per semester. Dr. scient. med.: CHF 29,750 total (CHF 1,250 enrolment fee + CHF 28,500), billed per semester. No separate domestic/international fee distinction published.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doktoratsstudium der Medizinischen Wissenschaften (Dr. scient. med.) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Part Time | PhD | 4 years | CHF 28,500 / total | May 31, 2026 | October |
| Doktoratsstudium der Rechtswissenschaften (Dr. iur.) (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | PhD | 3 years | CHF 28,500 / total | Jun 30, 2025 | October |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.