Degree program Joint Studies in Intellectual Property and Data Law (Master)

Admission requirements

1. Completion of a first degree in law that qualifies the degree holder for a profession to the value of at least 240 ECTS (four years of study). The degree must be recognized in all of the participating partner countries: Estonia, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom (e.g. a three-year Bachelor’s program + a first Master’s degree, or a four-year Bachelor’s program).

2. Language proficiency:
For degrees delivered in English, applicants require proficiency in English at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (B2+ level is accepted in exceptional cases).
For degrees that are also delivered in French (students choosing a study track including studies at UNISTRA/CEIPI) or Spanish (students choosing a study track including studies at UC3M), applicants require proficiency at the C1 level (French) and B2 level (Spanish).

3. Nomination by the Admission Board of the EMJM MIPDaL Consortium. Information on how to apply for this program can be found on the faculty page.

General information about the degree program

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The one-year double Master's program, Joint Studies in Intellectual Property and Data Law (60 ECTS), is organized as an Erasmus Mundus Master's program in collaboration with our partners at the University of Strasbourg, Queen Mary University of London, the University of Exeter, Tallinn University of Technology, and the University Carlos III of Madrid.

As one of the few Erasmus Mundus Master's programs in law, the course is funded by the European Commission and the Consortium is able to award around 12 full scholarships each year. Students must study at two different Consortium partners during one academic year.

Study contents

The program offers practice-oriented training in European intellectual property law and data law, particularly in patent, trademark, design, data, and copyright law to students from all over the world. During the first semester, students receive general and fundamental training in the respective fields of law. In the second semester, they have the opportunity to specialize in creative industry law, intellectual property law, or data law, depending on their interests.

The opportunity to study and live in foreign countries and encounter other cultures is an educational challenge that cannot be taught in the classroom. An LL.M. in IP and Data Law at TU Dresden and at one of our partner universities therefore not only offers students the rare opportunity to deepen their knowledge in an increasingly important area of law, but also combines academic excellence with a high degree of internationality. Each academic year, we welcome students from around 20 different countries. This creates a global working atmosphere and offers opportunities to improve social and cultural skills.

In addition, our program facilitates the exchange of ideas and networking between students and academics, lawyers and in-house counsel, all of whom share a passion for intellectual property. The program has recruited renowned academics and practitioners from across Europe and the rest of the world to share their knowledge and train the next generation of lawyers and policy makers.

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Particularities

The program offers practice-oriented training in European intellectual property law and data law, particularly in patent, trademark, design, data, and copyright law to students from all over the world. It not only offers students the rare opportunity to deepen their knowledge in an increasingly important area of law, but also combines academic excellence with a high degree of internationality.

Every year, there are up to 12 Erasmus Mundus scholarships in the amount of EUR 1,400 per month.

Stay abroad

Students complete their one-year Master's degree at two partner universities located in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, or Estonia. During their first semester, students learn the fundamentals of intellectual property law. In their second semester, they choose a specialization in creative industries, IT & data law, or industrial property law.

Double degrees

Mandatory internship during studies

4 weeks

Occupational fields

In-house Lawyer
Consultant IP & Data Law

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

Additional information