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The application for the Master "International Studies in Intellectual Property Law and Data Law" represents the initial aptitude assessment procedure, which is followed by enrollment at the TU Dresden in case of admission to the program.

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

• Have you obtained your degree outside Germany?
  We look forward to receiving your application via Uni Assist.
  Please pay attention to the corresponding application semester!
• Have you obtained a degree in Germany?
  Please apply via our ONLINE portal!
  Do you need help with your application? Click here for the applicant portal guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINES and TIMES:

• Desired start date for the autumn/winter semester (Sept./October):
  Application possible from: 01.12.
  Application deadline: Non-EU students: 15 March, EU students: 15 May
  
  *Application period for enrollment at TUD:
  Non-EU students: 01.12. - 15.05. , EU students: 01.06.-15.09.
• Desired start date for spring/summer semester (April)
  Application possible from: 01.09.
  Application deadline: Non-EU students: 15 November, EU students: 15 January
  ATTENTION: Deadline extension for non-EU applicants 2024: November 30, 2024
  
  *Application period for enrollment at TUD:
  Non-EU students: 01.09. - 15.11. , EU students: 01.09.-15.01.

PLEASE NOTE: Application deadline for studies at the Keio University (Tokyo) is always 15th January (Non-EU-students: 15th November) no matter if you want to start your studies in April or September.

When deciding on your eligibility for the Master's program, we consider in particular your motivation in relation to intellectual property law, which should be evident from the Letter of Motivation, your academic and professional career.

Complete application documents :

• Curriculum Vitae in English (in tabular form) with photo, presentation of professional experience (preferably CV Europass)
• Written explanation of your special motivation for choosing the course of study, explaining which specific talents and interests make you particularly suitable for the course of study (Letter of Motivation, maximum 100 lines) in English
• Certificates providing evidence of language skills
• university diploma including an overview of subjects and grades (transcript of records) and translations
• Applicants who have a non-law degree: Proof of sufficient knowledge of law
• evidence of other qualifications, certificates
• If available: Rank number and/or GPA
• school leaving certificate including an overview of subjects and grades
• European and international students: copy passport
• Applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS Certificate

Experience shows that the visa application process takes a long time in many countries. We therefore recommend that you request an appointment at the embassy as soon as you submit your application. 

Standards for court- certified translations 

We accept translations of certificates from the following parties:
-  persons or institutions authorized to provide sworn or court-approved translations,
- an authorized department of the issuing school or university.

We cannot accept translations from simple translation agencies that are not court- certified.

Database of translators provided by the German State Justice administrations

What we look for in the application

Form:

Is the application complete? Are all documents, especially language certificates and motivation letter submitted?

Letter of motivation:

What is your special motivation to apply for this LL.M. program in IP and Data law at TU Dresden? What are your specific talents and interests that make you particularly suitable for this program?

Expertise:

Is there prior knowledge of law and/ or IP knowledge? Is there perhaps even particularly strong expertise in IP law?

IP Knowledge:

Is there a particular interest in IP law apparent or is the interest more in general legal issues?

Final grades:

Particularly good grades can have a positive impact on the evaluation of the application.

Applicant selection

During the aptitude assessment for the Master's program, we will particularly take into account your motivation in relation to intellectual property law, which should be evident from the Letter of Motivation, your academic and professional career. Your application will be reviewed by a selection committee. The assessment is based on a case-by-case examination of your documents, taking into account the following five criteria, which are assessed with points (P) in total.

 Applicants who achieve a score of 8-12 points are considered eligible for the LL.M. program in our program without an interview. If a score of 6 or 7 is achieved, we digitally interview our applicants for eligibility. Applicants who achieve less than 6 points have not demonstrated the special suitability with the presented documents and therefore cannot participate in the study program.