Learn More about the Program in Bern
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 Bern.
All you need to know about the MIME in Bern
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 750.00 for Swiss Students
CHF 950.00 for Non-Swiss Students
Contact
Sally Dubach is responsible for questions related to the MIME program in Bern. You can contact her via Email using the button.
Requirements & Application
Academic Requirements
Either of the following academic qualifications are required for admission to the specialized master's degree program in International and Monetary Economics:
Recognition of the bachelor’s degree will be individually decided upon if the degree is more than six years old. Additional attainments may be required. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments.
Language Requirements
Application Bern
The application process consists of two stages:
Deadlines for Application
- The regular deadline for applications for the fall semester is April 30 . Late applications can be considered until August 31 at a cost of CHF 100.00.
- The regular deadline for applications for the spring semester is December 15. Late applications can be considered until January 31 at a cost of CHF 100.00
Moving to / Living in Bern
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 Bern?
- What do I need to enter Switzerland and stay here?
- How can I find accommodation in Bern?
- What insurances do I require?
- How high is the cost of living?
- What do the city of Bern and Switzerland itself offer in terms of tourist attractions?
- Answers to all these important questions and many more can be found on the Website for incoming students of the University of Bern.
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 student financing website of University of Bern.
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 Bern and Basel.
Also, an instruction on how to attend courses in Basel 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 Basel (If Enrolled in Bern)
In order to attend lectures in Bern, students have to follow the following steps. You can click on each item to be redirected to the relevant documents or web pages.
- Students enrolled in Bern have to fill in the form for registration at University of Basel.
- The completed and signed registration sheet must be submitted, along with a scan of a student ID or a confirmation of matriculation from the home university valid for the corresponding semester via the website of the student administration office in due time. Please send the documents as soon as possible in order to get access to the Online Services by the beginning of the lecture period. You will be sent an acknowledgement of submission including further information via e-mail.
- After registration, University of Basel will provide you with a UNIBAS e-mail account. Please log in to the Online Services of University of Basel using this account in order to register for your desired courses at University of Basel.