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COMMON ADMISSION CRITERIA
… of all MIPDaL consortium partners are the following:
- The two countries of study are not identical to the student’s country of residence at the time of enrolment.
- Successful applicants have obtained the job qualifying degree of at least 240 ECTS (four years) in law, according to the regulations of the country where they have obtained their degree(s) and which is recognized in all countries of the participating Partners: Estonia, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom (e.g. a three-year bachelor’s programme + a first master’s degree, or a four-year bachelor’s programme).
- If at the time of application, proof of the first university degree is not yet available due to candidates currently studying the said degree, the applicant will also be included in the assessment procedure if 80% of the credit points attainable through the university degree are already proven by means of completed module examinations or the final thesis and, if applicable, the colloquium by means of certification from the university of origin. The requirement of submitting all other proofs mentioned with the application remain unaffected by this. A conditional offer will be made to meet the requirements by a specified date.
- Successful applicants count to the top-level students of their class. They should hold a Law degree, or a degree with substantial Law content, that the admitting partner institutions deem equivalent to a UK Bachelor degree with Upper Second Class honours.
- Successful applicants show their motivation for the subjects related to MIPDaL focuses.
- Students must provide evidence that they have met the following language proficiency:
For degrees delivered in the English language, proficiency is required at C1 level (in execeptional cases B2+) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
For degrees delivered also in the French (students choosing a study track including studies at UNISTRA/CEIPI) or Spanish (students choosing a study track including studies at UC3M) language, proficiency is required at C1 level (French) and B2 level (Spanish).
Please note: In order to be eligible for a scholarship, all application documents must be submitted in full by January 15th!
Required
… documents have to be submitted by the applicant to the MIPDaL coordinator using the MIPDaL application portal. The following documents have to be uploaded (PDF preferred):
- Transcripts and certificates of all study at Higher Education/University level
- Officially certified copy of university transcript of records (including English translation)
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum vitae (Europass format recommended)
- Proof of English, and if applicable, French or Spanish proficiency (officially certified copy)
- Copy of identification card
- Academic reference letter (only valid with institutional letterhead and signature) (applicants who are out of university for at least three years are also allowed to submit a professional reference letter)
Applications that are not received in full, in due form or in due time are excluded from further proceedings. The MIPDaL Admissions Committee reserves the right to contact the authors of reference letters to verify the authenticity of the document.
LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES
All applicants must prove their language skills with official certificates. (see below for exceptions)
English:
You need English language proficiency at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In exceptional cases we accept B2 level.
The following language tests are accepted:
At the start of your MIPDaL studies, the tests are not permitted to be older than 2 years (CE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, ISE) respectively 5 years (WAEC). This ensures the basis for your academic success.
Level C1 is a strict condition for studying at QMUL. This means, for example, the following minimum values for the IELTS Academic test: 7.0 overall + 6.5 in all sections.
Please note that only the listed language certificates can be accepted.
French
In order to study at Université de Strasbourg / CEIPI you need French language proficiency at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
We accept the following language tests: Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) at C1 level, Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) at B2 level, TCF certificate at C1 level
Spanish
In order to study at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid you need Spanish language proficiency at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The following language tests are accepted: Diploma de lengua española (DELE) at B2 level, Diploma del Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española (SIELE) at B2 level
In these cases you do not need to present a language certificate:
English
Please note: The following list is strictly binding. No exceptions will be made. We reserve the right not to respond to requests for exemptions from language tests.
- You are a native speaker from Canada or one of the following majority English speaking countries (MESC): Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British overseas territories, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA.
- You hold a degree from one of the following majority English speaking countries (MESC): Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British overseas territories, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA.
- You have studied in the UK before as a “Tier 4 (Child) Student”
Spanish
- You are a native speaker from a Spanish-official speaking country.
- You hold a degree (also A-levels) from a Spanish-official speaking country.
French
- You are a native speaker from a French-official speaking country.
- You hold a degree (also A-levels) from a French-official speaking country.
The Application …
… for the Master of Intellectual Property and Data Law (MIPDaL) for the academic year 2026/2027 is scheduled to open on October 1st.
The Application Deadline
- For all scholarship holders and “early birds” will be on 15th January 2027.
- All other applicants will be able to apply until 15th March 2027.
To apply please click HERE.
Following selection …
… students will be contacted by the admitting institutions regarding the enrolment at the respective institutions. Further documents could be required before students are permitted to enrol (e. g. identification card, picture).
Tuition Fees …
…are calculated on the basis of one academic year.
– The tuition fee for “European Students” (EU Member States; UK) is € 9.950.
– The tuition fee for “Non-European Students” is € 11,950.
Successful applicants will be required to pay the first non-refundable installment of €700 after acceptance. The remainder of the tuition fees is due 31st July and, upon withdrawal from the program, will be reimbursed as follows: 100% until 31st May; 50% until 15th September; no refund after that.
Top-Up Fee …
Students spending the 2nd semester at the UK partners, QMUL or UoE, are required to pay additionally a top-up fee. The exact amount of the top-up fee is established by the respective partners QMUL and UoE on an annual basis and is published on the common MIPDaL programme website at least 4 weeks before the beginning of the upcoming application period.
Current top-up fee for spending the 2nd semester at QMUL: £20,050
Current top-up fee for spending the 2nd semester at the University of Exeter: £12,000
Students receiving an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are exempted from paying the top-up fee.
Other Costs
The tuition fees cover the provision of the teaching, as well as some MIPDaL-related social activities. Additional costs for books and study materials vary per course and partner university. The responsibility to meet the costs of living (including accommodation) and travel expenses rests with the students.
Fees include …
… administrative and enrolment fees, student unions costs and insurance costs according to the current EACEA requirements.
Students are required to pay fees as defined above to the Coordinating Institution. Fees for scholarship holders are covered by the Consortium.
Visa (-Related) Costs
If you come from a Non-EU country and need to apply for a visa, you will have to pay an application fee, which depends on the country of the university that will sponsor your visa. These fees will not be returned to you. Please check this website for the Intra EU Mobility visa.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
The MIPDaL program offers a unique opportunity for potential students to take part in the program with scholarships funded by the European Commission. Up to 60 scholarships can be awarded throughout the program period of 5 years, allowing for a maximum of 12 students to be funded per year. Scholarship holders do not pay tuition fees to the consortium, nor additional fees to the UK partner universities. Additionally, they receive funding to cover their monthly expenses for accommodation, travelling, etc.
Eligibility: How are scholarship recipients selected from the pool of all applicants?
Our scholarship recipients are selected through a comparative, multi-stage process. Only applicants who meet all admission requirements and have submitted their complete application by the deadline of 15th January will be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship. If this is the case, the application will be thoroughly evaluated by at least one evaluator, who will assign a ranking score. The selection of scholarship recipients is ultimately based on two factors: merits (as reflected by the ranking score) and geographic balance. In accordance with the guidelines of the European Commission – which provides the funding for the scholarships – geographical criteria must be taken into account when selecting Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders; these stipulate that, over the funding period covering five cohorts, no more than 10 per cent of scholarship holders may come from the same country. In case of equal eligibility, applicants from all marginalised groups will be selected. The Selection Committee will also prepare a list of reserved candidates for scholarships so that in case an applicant is not able to participate in the program, a reserved candidate can be nominated immediately.
How high are my chances of being selected for a scholarship?
Our experience shows that several hundred applicants apply each year for the approximately 12 Erasmus Mundus scholarships. For the 2026/2027 academic year, for example, there were a total of 541 applications for scholarships. Even applicants who meet all admission criteria and submit an excellent application therefore have only a very slim chance of being selected as scholarship recipients.
Based on our experience over the past few years, generally only applicants with a First Class degree and a C1 level of English have a chance of receiving an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Why can’t every MIPDaL student receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
The money used to fund the scholarships comes from European taxpayers and is therefore limited. Furthermore, the European higher education system generally expects students to cover the costs of their studies themselves.
Alternative Funding
As our own financial resources are very limited, we would like to point out the possibility of receiving financial support from external sources. Possible sources include:
- potential scholarship opportunities at the MIPDaL partner universities (e.g. Scholarships and Funding – Queen Mary University of London, Deutschlandstipendium — Studies — TU Dresden, Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter, SECAI Scholarship Programs, Scholarships | Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)).
- Funding opportunities within the Erasmus+ programme
- potential scholarship providers in your home country (organizations, institutions, perhaps your former or current employers)
- For applicants from Indonesia: Indonesia LPDP Scholarship
- For applicants from Québec: Aide financière aux études | Gouvernement du Québec
- For applicants from Taiwan: scholarships offered by the Taiwanese Ministry of Education
- For applicants from Türkiye: Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
- For applicants from Uzbekistan: El-Yurt Umidi Foundation
Furthermore, you can find various external websites presenting scholarship opportunities. One of these is SCHOLARSHIPS EDGE, which lists a wide range of scholarships for specific countries, universities and institutes/organisations. We explicitly point out that this is a website operated by a third party, for whose content we bear no responsibility.
We recommend applying for external financial support simultaneously with your application for a study place in the MIPDaL program.
Please note: In order to be eligible for a scholarship, all application documents must be submitted in full by January 15th!
