A degree may be obtained in 9 months by a part-time student, and up to 36 months for a full-time student. See Curriculum & Requirements.
The program start date is mid-August. In limited circumstances, a part-time student may enroll in January.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Scholarships are available, with priority given to applications received before January 1.
The cost of tuition per credit is: Resident USD $1,821; Nonresident USD $2,190. At least 30 credits are required to obtain the degree. See Tuition & Financial Aid.
A full-time student typically enrolls in 15 credits in the Fall semester, and 15 credits in the Spring semester. A part-time student must complete 30 credits within 36 months.
The program is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
The program is in-person and is not offered remotely or online.
All classes are taught in English. See Graduate School: English Language Proficiency for more information.
Scholarships are available for exceptional candidates. All candidates are immediately considered for scholarships upon applying to the program. No separate scholarship application is required.
If you would like to pay the amount due on your student account in installments, you can enroll in the payment plan. See Payment Plan, One Stop Student Services.
For more information about our program, or to set up an informational interview, contact the Master of Science in Patent Law Program: patlaw@umn.edu or call 612-625-2362.