Master of Laws (LL.M.) (60 credits) in European Intellectual Property Law
From the academic year 2025-26, our EIPL programme has a new structure. Please see details under "Programme overview" below.
The EIPL Masters is a unique programme designed to give students both the theoretical depth and the practical skills needed to excel in the field of intellectual property law.
Our curriculum combines rigorous academic study with hands-on learning, ensuring that graduates leave with a strong foundation in IP law as well as the ability to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Courses are closely linked to ongoing research projects led by professors of private law at Stockholm University, meaning that students benefit directly from the latest developments in scholarship and policy. The Master’s programme covers all major areas of intellectual property law, including patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, and geographical indications. It also addresses contract-law-related aspects and private international law, ensuring students gain a solid grounding in the broader legal framework. At the same time, the programme engages with contemporary challenges in the IP field, asking questions such as: How should copyright and patent systems adapt to the rapid development of generative AI? What role can IP law play in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable technologies? How can global IP rules balance innovation incentives with equitable access to medicines and vaccines? And how can trade secrets and data ownership be reconciled with transparency and competition in the digital economy? By combining foundational knowledge with critical reflection on such pressing issues, the programme equips graduates with both practical expertise and the ability to navigate the evolving landscape of IP law.
Teaching is delivered by a diverse faculty: not only professors of law, but also experienced practitioners and judges from Sweden and abroad. This blend of perspectives ensures that our students learn how IP law works both in theory and in practice.
The programme also offers a vibrant extra-curricular environment. Students can join our active social media group to connect with peers and alumni across Europe, and they have the opportunity to contribute to the Stockholm IP Law Review, a student-driven publication that bridges academia and practice. These activities build community, sharpen writing skills, and provide platforms for professional networking.
The EIPL Masters programme is more than a degree: it is a gateway to becoming part of an international network of scholars and professionals shaping the future of intellectual property law.
The programme consists of four mandatory courses of 15 credits. The general structure of the programme is as follows:
Autumn semester
- Technology, Design and Brands, 15 credits.
- Copyright and Transborder Litigation, 15 credits.
Spring semester
- Intellectual Property Law: Methodological Perspectives and Legal Sources, 15 credits.
- Master Thesis in European Intellectual Property Law, 15 credits.
The courses' content, scope, teaching and examination methods are described in the respective courses’ syllabus.
Note that there is only one application round every year. The application period opens in mid-October with a deadline in mid-January for commencement the following autumn. Our LL.M. only starts in the autumn.
All prospective students, regardless of their country of origin, must apply via the national Swedish application system website called University Admissions. For general information about applications, check the university’s step-by-step guide.
Application for Stockholm University - A step-by-step guide
In order to be eligible for our LL.M., you have to fulfil the following entry requirements for master studies in Sweden:
- You must have been awarded an undergraduate degree in law from an internationally recognised university or hold an equivalent degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS in law. Applicants on the last year of such a degree can also apply.
- Support your proficiency in English, equivalent to level English 6 in the Swedish secondary school system.
For detailed information regarding admissions, including conditional admissions, waiting lists, tuition fees, costs, scholarships, please check the university’s central pages:
Selection process
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of a weighted assessment of grades from earlier legal studies, relevant extra-curricular/professional experiences, one personal statement and two letters of recommendation. Typically, grades from legal studies and extra-curricular/professional experiences carry most weight. If applicants have similar academic qualifications, the statement of purpose will be of key importance. Strong letters of recommendations can also become decisive on occasion.
Required supporting documentation
In order to prove your eligibility, you must provide University Admissions with documents supporting your previous study information and your English proficiency.
Which documents are needed and their format (including translation requirements) is decided by University Admissions Sweden. Therefore, you must comply with the guidelines stated here: Provide application documents.
In addition, applicants must also submit the following documents in English to fulfil the selection criteria:
- a personal statement, using the following template: Personal statement template docx, 70.2 kB.
- two letters of recommendation, max. one A4-page each (e.g. from academics, employers, internship providers etc). Make sure they are duly signed and include contact information and preferably these should be written on paper with an official letterhead
- a CV (max. two A4-pages)
Incomplete applications, i.e. where one or several documents mentioned above are missing, will be assessed accordingly.
EIPL on social media
Our EIPL Team is very active on social media so if you are curious about our programme, make sure to check their publications!
Meet our students
Maurine is an attorney at law from the U.S. Check out what she thinks about the programme so far, and what tips and tricks she can give someone who’s thinking about applying.
Meet our teachers
Prof. Papadopoulou Skarp and Prof. Rosati have been the co-directors of our EIPL programme for several years. Read on to learn more about who they are, their academic background and their research.
Meet our alumni
"Altogether – just amazing!"
"I got everything I wanted here: I met a lot of nice people from all over the world, I experienced a new country, because I had never been to a Scandinavian country before, and altogether – just amazing!” (Anna, from Ukraine)
Watch the interview with our alumni
"The programme was very interesting. In my case, studying law wasn’t very hard but it wasn’t very easy either. I had to learn many new things but the teachers made it look easy and they made it so interesting that I didn’t have a hard time. I liked it!" (Nazmul, from Bangladesh)
For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of International Affairs: master@juridicum.su.se
For questions specifically regarding the academic content of the programme, please contact the programme coordinator: EIPL@juridicum.su.se
