Dr. Hajo Holtz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hajo Michael Holtz is a senior lecturer and associate professor at Uppsala University, focusing on law with an emphasis on market law and intellectual property law. He has a rich background as a German lawyer, having worked as a legal counsel and manager in various capacities. Holtz completed his education at Leibniz Universität Hannover, obtaining his PhD, and at the University of Edinburgh, earning a Master of Laws in Commercial Law. His practical legal education culminated in the second legal state examination in Lower Saxony, Germany. Over the years, he has garnered experience as a business lawyer at Noerr in Berlin and served a fintech company in Stockholm. Since 2013, he has been actively involved in academia, contributing to the Department of Business Studies at Uppsala University. His research primarily revolves around the intersections of EU law and Swedish law, particularly focusing on the implications of EU regulations on commercial practices. Currently, he is engaged in research concerning the EU's AI Act and related issues of data governance and transparency. Holtz is also a prolific speaker at various conferences, sharing insights as an expert, particularly regarding EU regulations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.