The @ European Patent Office (EPO) invites talented graduates from our university to apply for its Young Professionals Programme – a unique career start combining on-the-job learning, structured training, and a tailored development plan for up to three years.

What you’ll gain:

  • A competitive employment package
  • Gain hands-on experience supporting the evaluation of breakthrough inventions
  • Mentoring from technical and legal experts
  • The chance to work at EPO locations in Munich, The Hague, Berlin or Vienna

The European Patent Office (EPO) offers the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) a high-level first employment initiative for those looking to work at the forefront of innovation and technology, seeking talents in:

  • Science and Engineering
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Law
  • Business Administration & HR
  • International Relations and Communication
  • Economics & Finance

Programme Benefits

Selected participants will receive a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working environment:

  • Competitive Salary: Approximately 2 300 EUR net per month in the first year, rising to 3 300 EUR in subsequent years.
  • Contract Duration: A 12-month contract with potential extensions for up to 3 years.
  • Hybrid Working: Work from home, abroad, or from the offices (in Munich, The Hague, Berlin, Vienna, or Brussels).

To qualify for the programme, applicants:

  • Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (or graduate by September 2026)
  • Possess an excellent level of at least one of the EPO official languages (English, German, or French).

No prior professional experience is required.

Applications are open from 16 February until 9 March 2026. Interested students must apply via the official EPO website: https://jobs.epo.org/lp/YoungProfessionals/6ae54d8120979c26/. The programme officially begins on 15 September 2026.

For more information, visit https://jobs.epo.org/. Join the EPO team online on 18 February at 11:30 to ask any concerning questions. Registration for this and other available meetings is available at https://jobs.epo.org/lp/Young.Professionals.

For any additional questions, please contact paneuropeanseal@epo.org.

Don’t miss out – explore the Young Professionals Programme: https://epo.org/young-professionals