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Overview
Key features
The Winter Academy at the World Trade Institute, University of Bern covers cutting-edge issues in trade and investment law and policy. The Academy is designed for private and public sector and civil society professionals as well as higher-education students.
In lectures, discussions and case studies, renowned experts will teach you how to blend the policy aspects of trade and investment with thorough legal interpretation and economic analysis. By becoming a part of the WTI community, you will establish valuable contacts with fellow-minded professionals and lecturers.
Programme Structure
Winter Academy modules can be taken individually on an à la carte basis. Students who take multiple courses in the Winter Academy can become eligible for a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) or a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in International Law and Economics.
You can choose from:
- Course 1 | WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation: 22 – 26 January 2024
- Course 2 | WTO Law on Anti-Dumping and Safeguard Measures: 29 January – 2 February 2024
- Course 3 | WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures: 5 - 9 February 2024
- Course 4 | The Law and Policy of Trade in Services: 12 - 16 February 2024
Audience
The WTI Winter Academy is designed for private and public sector and civil society professionals as well as higher-education students.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, until the maximum number of participants per week is reached.
Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Each course awards 3 ECTS. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of each course. A minimum attendance rate of 80% is required to obtain a Certificate.
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
- Fully structured
- Regular mandatory meetings
- Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Economics International Relations International Law View 13 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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
We accept individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in law, economics or political science, or in an unrelated field supplemented by relevant working experience. Participants are expected to have a strong command of English and should be ready to read a large amount of material in English both prior to and during the Winter Academy.
Tuition Fee
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International
1200 CHF/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 CHF per module during 4 days. -
National
1200 CHF/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 CHF per module during 4 days.
- Tuition for one course is 1,200 CHF
- For two: 2,200 CHF
- For three: 3,200 CHF
- For four: 4,200 CHF
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
Various scholarships are offered for:
- alumni of the WTI MILE or TRAIL+ programmes,
- students of the University of Bern,
- participants affiliated with the UNCTAD Virtual Institute from lower-middle income and low income countries,
- the winning team in the Final Oral Round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition,
- the winning team in any of the Regional Rounds of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
- Bulgarian nationals
- Winners of Model WTO St. Gallen
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