KU Leuven - Centre for IT and IP Law

This programme, built on the expertise of KU Leuven Centre for IT & IP Law, provides an in-depth study of European IP, ICT and Media Law. The IP, ICT and media sectors are rapidly-evolving and highly complex sectors influenced by a myriad of technological, economic and sociological developments. Existing legal frameworks are continuously challenged within these sectors and traditional legal concepts and principles are regularly being reinterpreted.
This programme intends to address the increasing demand for qualified legal experts in the IP, ICT and media sector. To achieve this objective, students are offered a comprehensive study of European IP law, IT law and media and communications law, with special attention for interdisciplinary perspectives and practical skills that are in demand in this sector. The teaching staff consists of internationally respected academics, experts from institutions such as the European Commission and national regulatory authorities, and leading practitioners, ensuring an optimal knowledge and experience transfer. The programme provides an excellent academic education and added value both to graduate students wishing to cap their curriculum and to practitioners in search of top-quality, cutting-edge expertise.

For questions regarding the programme, please contact [email protected]
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More information: http://www.law.kuleuven.be/brussel/en/education/intellectual_property_rights

The Master of Intellectual Property and ICT Law is organised by the KU Leuven Centre for IT & IP Law. The classes are taught at the Brussels campus.

Situated in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven has been a centre of learning for nearly six centuries. Today, it is Belgium's largest university. Founded in 1425, it is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. This rich history of nearly six hundred years has provided KU Leuven with its own dynamic international dimension. Today, international co-operation is regarded as essential for a modern university. Top-level research is judged according to international standards and implies interaction, co-operation, and exchange, both of researchers and results. As such, KU Leuven is a charter member of the League of European Research Universities, and European surveys rank KU Leuven among the top ten European universities in terms of its scholarly output. Likewise with regard to teaching, several quality surveys demonstrate that KU Leuven stands on par with internationally respected institutions in a large number of fields.This academic reputation attracts students from all over the world.

Brussels truly is the capital of Europe, hosting meetings and sessions of the European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO and many diplomatic missions and international organizations. In addition the many international firms and financial institutions that have their HQ in Brussels make the city one of the world's biggest financial markets.

More information about the professors can be found at https://www.law.kuleuven.be/apps/leden/en/zap/overview/ictit/.

See: https://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/2019/opleidingen/e/SC_51863537.htm#activetab=voorwaarden

- International students need to have obtained a degree that is considered to be equivalent to a Master's degree in Law. However, students that have obtained a Master degree in other disciplines may also be admitted subject to a positive evaluation of their full application file.
- If the master's degree is awarded outside of the European Union: admission may be allowed on the condition that a special training course 'Introduction to European law' is attended.
- If the master's degree is awarded within the European Union: admission may be allowed on the condition that a special training course 'Introduction to law' is attended unless students obtained a master's degree in law or a master's degree in a discipline that includes an introduction in law of at least 60 hours.

Students that were awarded a master's degree by an institute outside of the Flemish Community should first apply for admission at http://www.kuleuven.be/application/instructions.html.

Students are expected to have a proven academic track record, a strong interest in the areas of IP, ICT and/or Media Law and a proficient level of written and spoken English (by means of an acknowledged language test such as IELTS or TOEFL.

* Please note that other rules are applicable to students with a master's degree obtained in the Flemish or French Community, cf. http://www.law.kuleuven.be/brussel/en/education/intellectual_property_rights/application.

The application procedure is described in: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions

Please always consult the KU Leuven website for the most recent information: www.kuleuven.be/tuitionfees

Starting academic year 2020-2021 the tuition fee for a 1-year program will be 3.500€ for EEA students and 6.000€ for non EEA students.

For Flemish participants it is possible to use the "K.M.O-portefeuille" to obtain a subsidy for the tuition fee.

At the moment, the programme is not able to award scholarships. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to find scholarships in your country of origin or at http://www.scholarshipportal.eu.

All courses will be offered at the Brussels Campus, Stormstraat 2, 1000 Brussel. Campus Brussel is a short walk from the train station Brussel-Centraal.

Brussels is a very lively city with many different districts gathering a lot of cultures. Every year it welcomes about 75,000 students, which makes it the biggest student city in Belgium.

Although there is no on-campus housing, the Social Services of Campus Brussels can help you with your search for a suitable place to stay.

As a foreign student you will discover a city full of surprising contrasts. Brussels is a place rich in art and architecture, treating you to its local specialities, and its friendly atmosphere. You will see that the city has a lot to offer to students; libraries and bookshops, sport facilities, shops, tasteful food and drinks, like the famous French fries, the delicious chocolates and the world's strongest beers.

Brussels is located in the centre of Belgium. In fact, the name Brussels refers to the Brussels Capital Region, which consists of 19 municipalities each with their own town hall, mayor and council, their own police force and social services. The official name for the main municipality of the Brussels Capital Region is the City of Brussels (Bruxelles-Ville or Ville de Bruxelles in French, de Stad Brussel in Dutch).

Brussels, the Capital of Europe, hosts the headquarters of several important European and international institutions like the European Commission, the European Parliament and NATO. Many international firms have their hubs in Belgium's capital as well.

Moreover, Brussels is the world's seventh biggest financial market - 60 foreign banks have their offices in the city - and it is welcoming nearly 16 000 business congresses every year. Furthermore, the large number of diplomatic missions in Brussels has contributed to its international character.

And if you would like to explore the rest of Europe during your stay in Brussels, you will be delighted to find cities like London, Paris, Cologne or Amsterdam all within a radius of 300 km. These cities are easily accessible by high-speed trains and cheap plane tickets (see Public Transport).