Overview

Key Features

The Economics Master program at the University of Bern is more specialized than the Bachelor program, while also offering a relatively broad-based education. The program challenges students intellectually and presents them with situations they might confront in practice: Students work together in groups, conduct their own independent studies, implement their ideas and are given the opportunity to work in an international environment. The program's combination of theory and practice prepares them perfectly for the working world.

It is intended for students who want to acquire general skills in economics that are applicable in a broad range of fields, but who still want to have the possibility to specialize in a particular field. Thus, students with a background in economics (i.e. BA in Economics or equivalent) or related fields are invited to continue or start their economics studies in Bern.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Economics View 28 other Masters in Economics in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university, or an equivalent degree, in the branch of studies Economics

Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university with a major in another branch of studies

Bachelor's degree from a foreign university with a major in Economics. - A GMAT score of at least 575 points for the mathematics (quantitative) and language (verbal) element is also required. This test result must be submitted with the application and documents. The test may not be taken retrospectively; it must be completed before the application is submitted.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from a Swiss or foreign university of applied sciences.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5100 CHF / year

≈ 5100 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1700 CHF / year

≈ 1700 CHF / year

Additional Details

National: CHF 850 per semester

International: CHF 850 per semester + CHF 1,700 per semester, in addition to the regular tuition fee = 2550 CHF

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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