OpenFieldMaster of Laws (LL.M.) in IP Law and Technology Transfer
Intensive European patent and technology law program taught by patent judges, European Patent Office (EPO) examiners, and corporate counsel.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed first law degree (Staatsexamen or LL.B.) or technical degree with legal foundation
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Essay addressing a modern patent challenge (e.g., AI patentability or pharmaceutical compulsory licenses)
- Recommendation letters
- Professional reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Early-registration fee reduction of €1,000
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €13,500 total program tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- July 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Dresden International University (DIU) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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