Admission requirements
On this page, you will find important details of the application process (such as deadlines, admission requirements, required documents and application assessment) for the master's programme in Advanced Master Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (LLM/MSc) for the academic year 2022-2023.
Important deadlines for this study programme
Applicable when starting on 1 September 2022
When you want to apply or are applying for this study programme, it is important that you inform yourself of the deadlines that you need to meet. The important deadlines when applying for this study programme are provided in the table below.
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| Date | What you need to know about this date |
|---|---|
| 1 October 2021 | Studielink is open for applications for the academic year 2022-2023 |
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Up to and including 1 June 2022, 23:59 CET |
Deadline for completing the entire application process for non-EU/EEA applicants (these applicants require a visa or residence permit) |
| Up to and including 15 July 2022, 23:59 CET | Deadline for completing the entire application process for EU/EEA applicants |
General requirements: prior qualifications
The admission requirements for academic year 2022/23 for the master’s programme Advanced Master Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (LLM/MSc) depend on your prior qualifications. Please check below which requirements apply to you.
For this advanced master’s programme selection takes place on the basis of your quality and suitability. For this your motivation, prior qualifications and your (professional) experience are important.
Candidates for admission to the LLM track
- You must have a recognized bachelor degree in law, or from a related field: economics, political science or international relations. All with demonstrable knowledge of intellectual property law or knowledge management.
- You must have a 2.1 (upper second) degree or an equivalent good to very good degree;
- or have a recognized master’s degree in law or related fields such as economics, political science or international relations. Demonstrable knowledge of intellectual property law or knowledge management will be considered favourably.
Candidates for admission to the MSc track
- You must have a recognized bachelor degree in science or technology (or equivalent). All with demonstrable knowledge of intellectual property law or knowledge management
- You must have a 2.1 (upper second) degree or an equivalent good to very good degree;
- or have a recognized master degree in science or technology (or equivalent). Demonstrable knowledge of intellectual property law or knowledge management will be considered favourably.
Language requirements for English-language master programmes
As English is the language of instruction in this study programme, it is essential that your English language skills are good enough for you to undertake intensive and challenging academic courses that are taught and examined in English.
Answer the questions below to find out if you meet the language requirements.
Documents required for application process
During the application process for this study programme, you will need to complete a number of tasks for which you will often have to upload documents. The list below gives you an insight into what documents you will (and might) need to prepare.
Required documents for all applicants to this study programme
A recent portrait picture
This picture must satisfy certain requirements.
A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this copy as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma if you have obtained it. If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor's programme
- Curriculum Vitae
All candidates must provide a CV. Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
- Letter of motivation
All candidates must write a well-prepared and structured letter of motivation for this specific master’s programme. The letter should explain your motivation for choosing this specific Master’s programme. It should also include an overview of what you intend to learn and how this programme fits into your future professional plans. The letter must be dated and addressed to the Board of Admissions of the Faculty of Law.
- Two letters of recommendation
All candidates should provide two relevant letters of recommendation. These letters should preferably be from academic staff members.
- Complete the questionnaire
Please download the questionnaire, and upload it in MyUM after completion.
Questionnaire, application Advanced Master Programmes
- Demonstrate your Proficiency in English
All candidates are required to submit a language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge) in order to prove their proficiency in academic English, except when they have previously completed a study programme in this language or have obtained a sufficient number of ECTS in English-taught courses.
Please note: Only complete registrations will be taken into consideration. All documents must be in Dutch, English or German.
Upon admittance you also need to send a certified copy of your diploma by regular post to:
Maastricht University
Faculty of Law, attn. Ms. Joël van Gennip
PO Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
The certified copy is not necessary to assess your application
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