Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (MSc)
Maastricht UniversityProgram Overview
The Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (MSc) at Maastricht University is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (MSc) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (MSc) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Intellectual and Industrial Property Law
- Copyright and Related Rights
- Law of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition
- Patent Law I
- EPC Claim Interpretation
- Patent Law II
- Copyright and Designs
- Competition Law, IP Licensing and Portfolio Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required documents
You will need to upload the following documents while filling in the online application, so please have them ready in digital form:
- a copy of your passport
- a letter of motivation
- two letters of recommendation
- a curriculum vitae
- a certified copy of your diploma
- a list of grades
- IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge test result
- a portrait photo that we need for your UM id card
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maastricht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
