Program Overview
The Intellectual Property and Competition Law at Munich Intellectual Property Law Center is a LLM programme in Law 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 law. 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 Intellectual Property and Competition Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: München, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Intellectual Property and Competition Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Legal Systems
- Introduction to IP
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Competition Law
- European Patent Law
- U.S. Patent Law
- European Copyright Law
- U.S. Copyright Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- European Trademark Law
- U.S. Trademark Law
- European, U.S. and International Design Law
- Unfair Competition
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Applicants must have at least:
- A four-year Bachelor\'s Degree (or equivalent; 240 ECTS) in law, economics, natural sciences or engineering.
- One year of relevant professional experience. Applicants who only hold a three-year Bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS) must have at least two years of professional experience.
- Very good knowledge of the English language (see below for minimum scores - test taken no more than three years ago).
Please visit our website for our online application system and further information on documents required for application. Only complete applications can be processed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Munich Intellectual Property Law Center 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 Munich Intellectual Property Law Center
Munich Intellectual Property Law Center
Munich, Germany
The Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is a center for both research and education in intellectual property and competition law, founded in 2003 and based in Munich, Germany. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months