Join the Next Cohort of Graduates!

November 2, 2023

On the occasion of the WIPO Academy's 25^th anniversary, the next editions of our prestigious Joint Master's Degree Programs in intellectual property (IP) have opened for early registration. Graduates go on to become part of a community of 2500+ alumni who are movers and shakers of the global IP ecosystem.

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Early bird registration for 10 graduate programs

Early bird registration is now open for the next editions of the following Master’s Degree Programs:

• Master's Degree Programs in IP and Innovation with the University of San Andrés in Bueno Aires, Argentina – offered in Spanish (until December 8, 2023)
• Master's Degree in IP with Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe – offered in English (until March 1, 2024)
• Master's Degree in IP and Innovation Management with Singapore University of Social Sciences in Singapore – offered in English (until April 15, 2024)
• Master's Degree in Intellectual Property with a Specialization in Industrial Property with Tongji University in Shanghai, China – offered in English (until April 20, 2024)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in IP with the University of Turin in Turin, Italy – offered in English (until July 1, 2024)
• M. in IP (with specializations in Patent and Design Laws) with the University of Ankara in Ankara, Türkiye – offered in English  (until July 10, 2024)
• Master’s Degree in IP and New Technologies with Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland – offered in English (until July 31, 2024)
• Master’s Degree in IP with the University of Yaoundé II in Yaoundé, Cameroon – offered in French  (until August 11, 2024)
• M. in IP and Technology Law with IE University in Madrid, Spain – offered in English (until August 11, 2024)
• Master’s Degree in IP and Development Policy with KDI School in Sejong, Republic of Korea – offered in English (until September 15, 2024)

The application details and pre-requisites for each program are unique, so candidates are encouraged to follow the guidelines provided for each program on the WIPO eLearning Center. Please email the program administrator if you have any enquiries.

Why apply?

Selected candidates for each program will get the opportunity to learn from leading IP experts from academia, the private sector and the public sector. After successfully completing the program, graduates receive a globally recognized degree from WIPO and its partner institutions attesting to the achieved level of IP expertise. As part of the program, participants also get the chance to build on their practical work experience through internships at WIPO, regional IP offices, national IP offices or in private companies. Most importantly, each cohort builds on a growing community of peers and life-long friends as part of a professional and personal support system.

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• What is intellectual property (IP)?
• 25 Years of the WIPO Academy
• WIPO Academy University Partnerships
• The WIPO International Network for IP Education (WINIPE)
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