Program Description:

Title: WIPO-ARIPO-Africa University Master’s in Intellectual Property 2025/2026

Application Deadline: Not specified

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WIPO-ARIPO-Africa University Master’s in Intellectual Property 2025/2026 Overview 

The Master’s in Intellectual Property (MIP) is a prestigious program jointly offered by the WIPO Academy, Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe), and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), with support from the Government of Japan. This program offers a unique combination of theoretical and practical training in IP law, innovation, and management, tailored specifically for African professionals and scholars.

WIPO-ARIPO-Africa University Master’s in Intellectual Property 2025/2026 Eligibility

To apply, candidates must:

• Be a national of an African country

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Lower) in any discipline from a recognized university

• Be fluent in English

• Have completed DL-101, the free WIPO General Course on IP

Benefits (WIPO Scholarships)

• Return air ticket
• Registration and tuition fees fully covered
• Full board and lodging during the residential phase
• Medical insurance
• Visa fees are not covered

WIPO-ARIPO-Africa University Master’s in Intellectual Property 2025/2026 Program Components

• May–July 2025: Distance learning phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning Center (with a final exam)

• August–December 2025: Residential phase at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, including a 2-week practical training at ARIPO headquarters in Harare

• December 2025–April 2026: Dissertation phase (remote)

• Degree awarded: Master’s in Intellectual Property (MIP)

Subjects Covered

• Patents and Utility Models

• Industrial Designs

• Trademarks, Geographical Indications & Unfair Competition

• Copyright and Related Rights

• IP and Public Health, Food Security & Biotechnology

• Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources

• IP for SMEs & IP Management

• Technology Transfer, Licensing, and AI

• Innovation, Entrepreneurship & IP Enforcement

Application Process

• Applications open November 2024

• Apply on both the Africa University website and WIPO Academy website

• WIPO Scholarship applications are also submitted via the WIPO Academy website

Selection Criteria

• Academic merit and relevance of background

• Completion of WIPO’s DL-101 course

• Commitment to using IP for Africa’s development

Maximum Intake

• Only 35 students will be admitted (self-funded and sponsored included)

Award
Graduates receive a Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property issued by Africa University on behalf of WIPO and ARIPO.