Learn More about the Program in Basel
This page provides you with all the necessary information if you want to enroll for the Master in International and Monetary Economics at University of Basel.
All you need to know about the MIME in Basel
Important Information
Applications
Applications for 2025 are now open. We recommend starting the MIME programme in the fall semester.
Duration
90 ECTS /3 Semesters (full-time)
Tuition per semester
CHF 850.00
+ One time application fee CHF 100.00
Contact
Dr. Beat Spirig is responsible for questions related to the MIME program in Basel. You can contact him via Email using the button.
Requirements & Application
Academic Requirements
Language Requirements
Application Basel
Please proceed to the application portal of University of Basel by clicking the button below. Note that an application fee of CHF 100 will be charged.
Deadlines for Application
- The regular deadline for applications for the fall semester is April 30
- Late applications can be considerered until July 31st at a cost of CHF 150.00 for candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss higher education institution. More details on late applications can be found under the link for applications above.
- The regular deadline for applications for the spring semester is November 30
Moving to / Living in Basel
Before moving to Switzerland and starting a new chapter with this excellent Master's program at University of Basel, you may face many questions.
- How can I study one or more semesters at the University of Basel?
- What do I need to enter Switzerland and stay here?
- How can I find accommodation in Basel?
- What insurances do I require?
- How high is the cost of living?
- What do the city of Basel and Switzerland itself offer in terms of tourist attractions?
Answers to all these important questions and many more can be found in the Uni Guide provided by the University of Basel.
Further, there is specific information on accommodation and visa requirements, which can be accessed using the buttons below.
Scholarships
Parents and/or the cantonal scholarship office in the parents’ canton of residence are basically responsible for the funding of studies, and the appropriate applications should be submitted there. International students should find out what scholarships they are eligible for in their home country. For more details, please refer to the Funding website of University of Basel.
Information about Courses
In this section, current as well as prospective MIME students can find information about which courses are offered by the Universities of Basel and Bern.
Also, an instruction on how to attend courses in Bern is given.
Available Courses
In order to plan your semester, you can find information on the available courses under the following links:
How to Attend Lectures in Bern (If Enrolled in Basel)
In order to attend lectures in Bern, students have to follow these steps:
- Students enrolled at the University of Basel register for exams (only, registration for classes usually not mandatory) in Bern via the online tool CTS (KSL). They have usually already received their campus account login from the University of Bern.
- There is not really an English User Guide for CTS (KSL) available yet; but under support on the above-mentioned website, there are several possibilities.
- Detailed information about the new system can be found here.
- The grades will be transferred directly from the University of Bern to the University of Basel.
- If you have any questions concerning the courses in Bern, you can contact at the University of Basel: Beat Spirig or at the University of Bern: Sally Dubach