Master’s Program in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD)

The Master’s Program in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD) is a full-time master’s degree at KDI School of Public Policy and Management, offered in partnership with WIPO and KIPO. It targets international students and provides interdisciplinary training at the intersection of IP, innovation policy, economics, and development studies, with sponsorship support from international partners. The program is designed for government officials, IP administrators, researchers, and practitioners seeking to deepen understanding of IP-driven development policy, typically completed in about one year across three terms.

Specialized international master’s education with exposure to IP governance and innovation policy; networking with policymakers and professionals; study at a leading public policy graduate school

Open to international students with a bachelor’s degree; the program targets government officials, IP professionals, researchers, and development practitioners seeking specialization in IP and development policy.

Submit applications through both the KDI School admission portal and the WIPO application system as instructed in the official guidelines