Third edition 2025-2026 of the Master's Degree in Intellectual Property with specialization in Industrial Property is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy and Tongji University (Shanghai, People's Republic of China).

The main components covered:

l IP Law and Economics

l IP and Innovation Policy

l Patent Law

l Trademark Law and Geographical Indications

l Copyright Law

l Competition Law

l IP in Digital Economy (big data, algorithms, block chains, etc.)

l IP in Biomedicine (biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry)

l IP & Business Strategy

l IP & Asset Management (for Master of Management)

l IP Intelligence (for Master of Management)

l Judicial Protection of IP Rights (for Master of Law)

l Protection of IPRs under Criminal Law (for Master of Law)

l International IP Law

l Thesis

Eligible Applicants

l Non-Chinese citizens in good health;

l Applicants for a master’s program in China must have a bachelor’s degree. Scholarship students must be 35 or under and self-supporting students must be 45 or under.

Admission requirements

l A Bachelor’s Degree.

l One-year work experience.

l English proficiency (for non-native English speakers’ proof of English language with IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 95 or equivalent proof of English proficiency).

l Outstanding academic performance, validated with an academic transcript etc.

l In possession of a valid passport for years 2025 and 2026.

Application

Students can apply for Master of Law or Master of Management. Please find the steps of application in the brochure attached.

Applicants have to apply through both the WIPO Academy website and Tongji University Application Guide

Scholarships

20 scholarships (during full residential period) are available. WIPO provides a limited number of scholarships (including travel costs), the Chinese Government provides 15 scholarships (not including travel costs) with the coverage of travel costs financed by WIPO.

WIPO scholarships are awarded to:

l government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies, and research and development institutions; and

l candidates should be from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs).

WIPO Scholarships cover:

l Registration and tuitions fees;

l Accommodation;

l Subsistence allowance;

l Travel expense; and

l Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.

Award

Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) with specialization in Industrial Property by Tongji University on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from Tongji University, professors and visiting lecturers from other leading universities in Europe and Asia, and reputed experts from WIPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

More information

Applicants should consult for more information in the brochure on this same page and the Tongji University website

Contact

Tongji University

Associate Prof. Dr. Xinmiao Yu (Director of the MIP)

Email: yuxm@tongji.edu.cn

Ms. Feifei SHAO (Coordinator of the MIP)

Tel: +86-21-6598 3113

Email: sicip_intoff@tongji.edu.cn

WIPO Academy:

Email: miptongjiU@wipo.int

link:

https://welc.wipo.int/acc/index.jsf?page=aipCatalog.xhtml&lang=en&cc=MIP_TONGJI#plus_MIP_TONGJI