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Overview
Key features
The WTI offers you a unique opportunity to update and deepen your knowledge of international economic governance, trade and investment by participating in intensive, week-long courses on a wide range of topics. The interdisciplinary Certificate in Advanced Studies in International Law and Economics (CAS ILE) at World Trade Institute, University of Bern, is part of the Master in International Law and Economics (MILE) programme and the Master in International Trade and Investment Law (TRAIL+), and is taught by a faculty of renowned experts and practitioners.
Participants who earn 8 ECTS in course work (3 courses) and 4 ECTS by writing a research paper are awarded a Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Economics (CAS ILE).
Programme Structure
We offer four different specialisations:
- specialisation Trade Law
- specialisation Applied Trade Policy Modeling (TRADEMOD)
- specialisation International Climate Governance (CLIMGOV)
- specialisation Trade, Investment and Sustainable Development (TRADESUS)
If you cannot commit to a CAS, you can take single weekly courses on à la carte basis, as a part of our Winter and Summer Academies.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Applications are accepted until the maximum number of participants is reached.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
12 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
- Semi-structured, Fully structured
- Regular mandatory meetings
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Economics International Relations International Law View 20 other Short Courses in International Law in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For the CAS/DAS programmes, we accept applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in law, economics, finance, commerce, international relations, or political science, or in an unrelated field when supplemented by relevant working experience.
- Participants are expected to have a strong command of written and spoken English and should be ready to read a large amount of material in English both prior to and during the courses. Students whose first language is not English are required to provide TOEFL or IELTS test results
- Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic ability and provide credible references bearing witness to their research abilities.
Work experience
Applicants should possess at least one year of professional experience in a related field (lawyer, diplomat, export industry representative, trade economist, civil servant, etc). Exceptions to this rule may be granted upon reviewing individual applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
4000 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 CHF for the full programme -
National
4000 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 CHF for the full programme
Living costs for Bern
1655 - 2130 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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