Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) accepts applications for the DAAD scholarship program for the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses.  This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for applicants from developing countries to study for their master’s or PhD in Germany.

If you want to study Intellectual Property and Competition Law at the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) in Germany, you have come to the right opportunity.  The scholarship will cover all your costs for your master’s or Ph.D. degree in Germany. Read the details and apply before 15 October of the following year.

The MIPLC also offers tuition fee waiver scholarships. If you want to study with no tuition fee, apply for the tuition fee waiver scholarship before April 30, 2026.

MIPLC DAAD Scholarship Details

Application period for DAAD Scholarship: August 1 – October 15, 2026

Admission period: November 1 – April 30

Application Deadlines:

• DAAD Applicants: 15 October
• Fee Waiver & Self-Financed: April 30

Application Decision: June

Course Begin: October 1 of each year (the same year for self-financed applicants and the following year for students applying to DAAD scholarships).

Course Duration: 12 – 24 Months

Level of studies: Master’s Degree

Language Learning Duration: 2 Months in Germany

Location: Germany

Scholarship Value

DAAD offers fully funded scholarships for the selected applicants as follows:

• A monthly stipend of about 992 euros and 1,300 euros for PhD applicants
• Medical, accident, and liability insurance.
• Traveling expenses
• Monthly rent subsidy
• Family member allowance

Note: Applicants should cover other personal costs.

Eligibilities

All candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Obtain a four-year bachelor’s degree or a three-year bachelor’s degree with a further degree.
• Must have received their degree no longer than six years before the scholarship application.
• At least one year of work experience with a public authority, state, or private organization in one of the developing countries. (University staff and academics are not acceptable.) Work experience must start after university completion.
• Must meet the MIPLC language skills: B1 level of German Language, IELTS 6.5, IBT 85, CBT 213, or Cambridge C1 of 185 points
• Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Columbia, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Dem. Rep., Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea DPR, Kyrgyzstan, Lao, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Rep., Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Palestinian territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Required Documents

Applicants who want to study at MIPLC with a DAAD Scholarship should prepare the following documents:

• DAAD application form with first, second, and third choice of courses.
• Letter of Motivation addressing selection criteria (max. two pages).
• CV in EUROPASS format.
• University Certificates with a certified translation if not in German or English.
• Transcript with an explanation of the grading system if not included.
• Work certificate(s) for relevant professional experience.
• Letter of recommendation from current employer.
• Proof of language skills in English and German (if required).

Note: For details, check the DAAD checklist.

How to Apply?

Application and Selection Procedure:

Step 1: Submit your complete application(s) directly to the LL.M. program.

Step 2: A selection committee identifies potential candidates for a DAAD scholarship.

Step 3: DAAD contacts selected candidates to upload their complete application to the DAAD Portal.

Step 4: Finalize the selection process and notify candidates accordingly.

IMPORTANT: Ensure you have PDF copies of all application documents ready for upload to the DAAD Portal if nominated for a DAAD scholarship.

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For more details about the LL.M. program or the DAAD scholarship, review the MIPLC Scholarship webpage 

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