This Master's Degree is offered jointly with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe), with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
All courses incorporate the theoretical and doctrinal foundations of the legal regime as well as the practical aspects of the particular areas of law.
- WIPO Master Scholarship
- Benefits of WIPO Master Scholarship
- Requirements for WIPO Master Scholarship
- Selection Process
- Application Documents
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
WIPO Master Scholarship
| Application Deadline | March 1, 2024 |
| Country to study | Afghanistan |
| School to study | Africa University |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | ClimaTech Run |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of WIPO Master Scholarship
A number of scholarships are available. Scholarships cover:
- Return ticket
- Registration and tuition fees
- Full board and lodging
- Medical insurance
WIPO scholarships are awarded to:
- government officials and persons working in the public sector such as universities, academies and research and development institutions; and
- candidates should be from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs).
Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will be provided with relevant information, including travel arrangements.
Requirements for WIPO Master Scholarship
To be considered, applicants shall:
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hold a Bachelor's degree preferably in law, economics, engineering, medicine, physics, chemistry, communication sciences or business administration. An attendance of a minimum of three years of University in the above fields is required; and
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advanced knowledge of English is a prerequisite (TOEFL 80/120 or IELTS 6.5/9).
Selection Process
Dates
- September to December 2024: compulsory distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int);
- January to February 2025: second phase of distance learning hosted by University of Turin
- March to June 2025: residential phase in Turin, Italy. This includes a three-day visit to WIPO Headquarters in Geneva.
- June to August 2025: preparation and submission of a final research paper.
Application Documents
- University Degree(s) (translated in English)
- For non-native speakers proof of English language: TOEFL / CAE or acceptable equivalent
- Transcript of University studies (Translated in English)
- Recent Curriculum Vitae
- DL101 Course Certificate
- WIPO Scholarship Application letter
Documents marked with are mandatory.
Application Deadline
March 1, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to ClimaTech Run on www3.wipo.int to applyApplications are made online at both websites of Africa University and the WIPO Academy.
Applications for WIPO Scholarship are made online on the website of the WIPO Academy on this same page.
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and University of Turin websites for more details and updated information.
via email: or WIPO email:
Visit: http://www.turin-ip.com or http://www.wipo.int/academy
Established in 1992, Africa University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Mutare (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Manicaland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Harare. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Zimbabwe, Africa University (AU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Africa University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Zimbabwean higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.