To be eligible, candidates for admission to the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Intellectual Property Law shall hold a Swedish Master of Laws of 270 credits, a Swedish Bachelors degree in law of at least 180 credits of full-time law studies or a foreign degree in law of at least three years of full-time law studies, and demonstrate a proficiency in English equivalent to level English 6 or English level 2 in the Swedish secondary school system.
Intellectual Property has long been an international subject which has recently grown tremendously in prominence, with technology pushing and breaking boundaries as never before. Our LL.M. in European Intellectual Property Law (EIPL) was set up in 2000 and has since reached solid international recognition. 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 groundi