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European qualifying examination

The European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates' knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants in EPO proceedings. Established in 1979, it is widely regarded as one of the most demanding professional examinations having been passed by more than 7000 candidates already.

About the EQE

The European qualifying examination and its aims, syllabus, languages; passing the examination.

Compendium (past papers and examiners' reports)

The compendium contains past examination papers in the three official languages, the markers' reports and examples of successful candidates' answers.

Admission and enrolment

Information for prospective candidates about admission requirements, fees and how to enrol.

2014 enrolment

Results and statistics

Statistics on EQE results since 2002.

Successful candidates

Find a professional representative who has passed the EQE.

Survey

Results of the survey concerning the European qualifying examination 2012 (PDF, 1457 kB)

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Notices

Examination Papers

The Examination Board wishes to advise candidates for the pre-examination for 2014 that the marks to be awarded to candidates' answers may be calculated differently from previous years.

Notice of 5 November 2012 from the Examination Board (PDF, 61 kB)

Examination Committees

Notice from the Examination Board (Examination Committees are looking for new members - application deadline 14 June 2013) (PDF, 135 kB)

Mock pre-examinations

Mock pre-examination September 2011

Notice from the Examination Board (PDF, 56 KB)
Second mock pre-examination 2011 (PDF, 1605 KB)
Answer sheet (PDF, 540 KB)
Explanatory notes to the mock pre-examination of September 2011 (PDF, 81 KB)

Mock pre-examination March 2011

Notice from the Examination Board (PDF, 56 KB)
Mock pre-examination 2011 (PDF, 704 KB)
Answer sheet (PDF, 27 KB)

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