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World Trade Institute, University of Bern

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The World Trade Institute is the leading interdisciplinary academic institution dedicated to teaching and research on international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability. As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics and political science.
University Overview
  • Institution Type Public
  • Masters 2
  • Scholarships 30
  • Students (int'l) 54
  • Students (female) 33
  • Students 54
Programme Overview
Disciplines: 2
Programmes: 2
The World Trade Institute is the leading interdisciplinary academic institution dedicated to teaching and research on international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability. As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics and political science.
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History

The institute was founded upon the conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT and the advent of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995. It was established in 1999 to train future practitioners and researchers from all over the world and to strengthen research capacities in areas that have an increasing impact on people's lives.

Education

The WTI offers a wide range of study options and degrees for graduates looking to further their knowledge of international trade law and economics. Degree options include: 

  • Master of Advanced Studies, 
  • LL.M., 
  • PhD, 
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS)
We also offer one-off à la carte courses, short programmes, and Winter and Summer Academies.

Research

Research is one of the three pillars of WTI's work. Our research projects evolve around three main thematic areas of trade, investment and sustainability.

Career

Upon graduation, you join a vibrant alumni network with over 600 members worldwide. Our alumni have launched highly successful careers in a number of different sectors:

  • International organisations including WTO, World Bank, UNCTAD, WIPO, UNEP, ITC, and regional development banks
  • National ministries of trade, investment, finance and foreign affairs
  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs
  • European Commission
  • Private sector including PwC, JP Morgan, Audi Forum Ingolstadt, Syngenta, Novartis, Japan Tobacco International
  • Leading law firms with a trade and investment practice, including the Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL)
  • Industry associations
  • Non-governmental organisations

World Trade Institute, University of Bern Scholarships

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1500 USD
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3000 USD
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2000 USD
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10000 USD
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1500 USD
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10000 USD
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1500 USD
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09 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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1000000 INR
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
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Various benefits
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24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
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3000 USD
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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90000 AUD
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3000 USD
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2000 USD
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8000 EUR
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3000 USD
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1000000 INR
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Headway
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Edulegit
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
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Student services

The WTI Administration is comprised of 11 support staff. For example: IT support, Head of Administration, Librarian, Head of Communications, Programme Administrator, Outreach Associate 

Housing services

The World Trade Institute does not provide its own accommodation. The majority of students choose to book a room with the Bernese Student Lodging Association or find a room in a shared apartment.

We encourage you to start looking for accommodation well in advance. The number of rooms available at the student residences and the number of rooms/apartments for rent in the Bern region is very limited.

Detailed information and links to housing options are available on our website.

Library services

As part of the University Library Bern, the WTI Library provides an excellent collection of literature on international trade issues, online journals, trade-related law sources and databases. In addition, it houses a collection of reports and decisions by the European Court of Justice and a wide variety of WTO-related materials. 

Medical services

Swiss law mandates that you have health insurance during your stay in Switzerland. It is compulsory. 

We strongly recommend the health insurance provide Swisscare, specialised for students. Alternatively, you can find and compare different health insurances here at Comparis.

Campus life

The World Trade Institute occupies one building of the University of Bern, in Hallerstrasse 6. The building is right in the city of Bern, in the lively student neighbourhood of "Länggasse", and only a few minutes from the main train station and the UNESCO World Heritage-protected historical city centre.

Sports facilities

As part of the University of Bern, our students have full access to "UniSport": all sport facilities, courses and teams of the wider university in the city of Bern.

Student clubs

The WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA) promotes cooperation and networking opportunities for the WTI’s more than 600 alumni and students from across 100 countries. There are events and activities in which alumni discuss their research and publications; participate in events and initiatives such as workshops, webinars and social gatherings; and share guidance.

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