Is this you?
- Are you interested in how patent claims are structured and drafted?
- Looking for a unique combination of legal and technical insights in IP?
- Do you want to learn how to plead before the EPO and UPC?
Your future
- Become a patent examiner at a patent office or industrial property bureau
- Advance your international career in cross-border IP litigation practice
- Build your career as a tech transfer specialist in high-tech industries
Good to know
- You'll obtain a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
- This is a one-year, full-time programme or a two-year, part-time programme.
- To start in September, apply until 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).
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Coming from an engineering background, IPKM gave me a solid foundation in law and IP, going beyond legal theory to include strategical aspects of IP. I valued the academic and practical insights from diverse lecturers, and the international nature. The obtained knowledge and skills were a great help in preparing for the EQE. Sjors de Koning, alumn
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Practical matters
Accreditations and recognitions
All programmes are accredited by the NVAO and hold the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt). In addition, the faculty is ranked among the top 25 law schools worldwide in the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Problem Based Learning
You will learn in small groups of up to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.
Studying in the heart of Maastricht
Maastricht is a lively, international city where a unique mix of history, European influence and student life comes together in a compact, walkable city centre. With Belgium and Germany just around the corner, Maastricht is an ideal place to experience law in a truly international context—both inside and outside the classroom.
