Overview

The Summer Academy at the World Trade Institute, University of Bern covers cutting-edge issues in trade and investment law and policy. 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

Audience

The WTI Summer Academy is designed for private and public sector and civil society professionals as well as higher-education students.

Lecturers

Nicholas Lockhart

Dominic Coppens

Elena Cima
Dimitri ZenghelisRoberto Echandi

Krista Navadakukaren

Mariana H.C. Gonstead
Thomas Cottier

Zaker Ahmad

Kamran Houshang Pour

Jayashree Watal
Arthur Appleton

Tetyana Payosova

Frank van Tongeren
Jack Barrie

Christophe Bellmann
Carolyn Deere Birkbeck

Réka Papp

Benjamin Gottlieb

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

Credits

9 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, 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

International Law Environmental Economics & Policy Commerce

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.

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 before and during the Summer Academy.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

1200 CHF/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1200 CHF per module during 15 days.
National

1200 CHF/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1200 CHF per module during 15 days.

Tuition for one course is 1,200 CHF
For two courses: 2,200 CHF
For three: 3,200 CHF

For four: 4,200 CHF

For five: 5,200 CHF
For six: 6,200 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

In all other cases, the WTI does not offer tuition waivers for the Summer Academy. Financial aid, if needed, should be requested from other organisations or institutions.

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