MIPDaL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applications for 2027–2028 are now open. The scholarship can cover both consortium tuition and additional fees from UK partners. Applicants are advised to align their qualifications and languages with the program requirements while noting important deadlines.
Application Deadline:
- Scholarship Application Cutoff: 15 January 2027 (Portal opens 1 October 2026; general/self-funded intake closes 15 March 2027 and late intake closes 15 June 2027).
Tell Me About The Program:
The Master in Intellectual Property and Data Law (MIPDaL) is a high-level Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) program coordinated by TU Dresden (Germany) in collaboration with a consortium of leading European and UK universities. Spanning one academic year (60 ECTS across two semesters in two different countries), MIPDaL allows scholars to specialize in IT and data law, creative industries, or industrial property, earning two distinct master’s degrees upon graduation.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Intellectual Property (IP) Law & Industrial Property
- Information Technology (IT) Law & Data Protection
- Creative Industries & Digital Copyright Law
- Law-related quantitative and interdisciplinary legal studies
Type:
Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Scholarship & Dual Degree Program
Who can Apply:
- Academic Threshold: Must hold a qualifying law degree (or law-related degree with substantial legal content) totaling at least 240 ECTS (e.g., a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, or a 3-year Bachelor’s + 1-year Master’s).
- Final-Year Students: Eligible if at least 80% of total credits are documented at submission (offers remain conditional).
- Academic Merit: Academic performance equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class (2:1) Honours degree or higher. (Scholarship awardees typically possess First-Class Honours).
- Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English Tracks: C1 standard required (IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in writing, 5.5 in each component). Exceptional B2+ candidates considered for general entry.
- French Track (Strasbourg/CEIPI): Mandatory C1 French.
- Spanish Track (UC3M Madrid): Mandatory B2 Spanish.
- Mobility Rule: The two chosen study destinations must not be in the applicant’s country of residence at the time of enrolment.
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are evaluated competitively based on academic excellence (degree classification and transcript analysis), relevant background in legal studies, strength of the Statement of Purpose, quality of academic/professional references, language proficiency, and geographic diversity compliance under EU Erasmus Mundus rules.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to applicants worldwide, subject to Erasmus Mundus geographic balance criteria).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Scholars study across two participating consortium institutions in different countries:
- Germany: TU Dresden (Dresden)
- Estonia: Tallinn University of Technology (Tallinn)
- France: Université de Strasbourg / CEIPI (Strasbourg)
- Spain: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Madrid)
- United Kingdom: Queen Mary University of London or University of Exeter
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Up to 12 fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships awarded annually.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Tuition Coverage: Full waiver of all MIPDaL consortium tuition fees.
- UK Top-Up Fee Exemption: Complete exemption from additional UK partner tuition top-up fees (for Queen Mary or Exeter tracks).
- Living Allowance: Monthly EU scholarship stipend of €1,400 per month for the duration of the study period.
- Dual Degrees: Award of two official master’s degrees from the two attending host institutions.
How Long Will it Last:
1 Academic Year (60 ECTS credits, 2 semesters).
How to Apply:
- Review the legal track options and confirm that your academic background meets the 240 ECTS legal threshold.
- Prepare required application documents (PDF format):
- Detailed CV / Resume
- Identification document (Passport)
- Officially certified university degree certificates and transcripts (with certified English translations)
- Certified official language test score reports (IELTS/TOEFL/DALF/DELE)
- Statement of Purpose
- Academic reference letter on institutional letterhead (or professional reference if out of university for 3+ years)
- Register on the official MIPDaL Scholarship Application Portal.
- Upload all documents into their designated categories and submit before the scholarship deadline on 15 January 2027.
