Overview
The WTI Summer Academy at the World Trade Institute, University of Bern covers cutting-edge issues in trade and investment law and policy.
Key facts
- It is designed for private and public sector and civil society professionals and higher-education students.
Programme Structure
Summer Academy modules can be taken individually on an à la carte basis. Students who take multiple courses in the Summer 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 - The Law and Economics of Tackling Climate Change
- Course 2 - International Investment Law and Sustainable Development
- Course 3 - Climate Change: Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer
- Course 4 - Technical Barriers to Trade in Pursuit of Sustainable Development
- Course 5 - International Trade and Circular Economy
- Course 6 - International Contracts Regarding Cross-Border Trade and Investment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Applications are accepted until the maximum number of participants per week is reached.
Language
Credits
Delivered
- Fully structured
- Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Bern, Switzerland
Disciplines
International Law Environmental Economics & Policy CommerceWhat students do after studying
Academic 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.
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 before and during the Summer Academy.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1600 CHF / module≈ 1600 CHF / module -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 CHF / module≈ 1600 CHF / module
Additional Details
Tuition for:
- one course is CHF 1,600
- two courses is CHF 2,700
- three courses is CHF 3,800
- four courses is CHF 4,900
- five courses is CHF 6,000
- six courses is CHF 7,100
Living costs
Bern
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.