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.

Applications

The next application deadline is April 30, 2027. We recommend starting the MIME programme in the fall semester.

Duration

90 ECTS / 3 semesters (full-time)

Tuition per semester

CHF 850
CHF 2,550 for foreign-educated students (CHF 850 + CHF 1,700 surcharge, details)
One-time application fee CHF 150

Contact

Sally Dubach is responsible for questions related to the MIME program in Bern.
mime.vwi@unibe.ch

Requirements

Either of the following academic qualifications are required for admission to the specialized master’s degree program in International and Monetary Economics:

a) Swiss Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in the branch of studies Economics from a Swiss university with a final grade of at least 5.0 (non-rounded grade for major or main subject)

b) Other Swiss Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university in a branch of studies related to Economics in terms of content or methodology with a final grade of at least 5.0 (non-rounded) plus GRE or GMAT test in the top score range (a result achieved by the top 20% of candidates)

c) Foreign Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in the branch of studies Economics from a recognized foreign university with a final grade corresponding to at least 5.0 (non-rounded grade for major or main subject) in the Swiss grading system

d) Other Foreign Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized foreign university in a branch of studies closely related to Economics with a final grade equivalent to at least 5.0 (non-rounded) in the Swiss grading system plus GRE or GMAT test in the top score range (a result achieved by the top 20% of candidates)

e) Other Academic Qualification

Another recognized academic qualification at the recommendation of the Qualifications Commission

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.

English Proficiency Recommended

To successfully pursue their degree, students are advised to have attained English skills at Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages before the beginning of their degree program. Students are responsible for having attained the language skills required to successfully pursue their degree. Examination failures cannot be excused by insufficient language skills.

Application & Deadlines

Regular deadline: April 30
Late applications: can be considered until August 31, at a cost of CHF 100.00

Regular deadline: December 15
Late applications: can be considered until January 31, at a cost of CHF 100.00

Apply at the University of Bern

Please proceed to the application portal of University of Bern by clicking the button. Note that an application fee of CHF 150 will be charged.

Moving to / Living in Bern

Before moving to Switzerland and starting a new chapter with this excellent Master’s program at University of Bern, you may face many questions.

Answers to all these important questions and many more can be found on the website for incoming students of the University of Bern.

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.

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.

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 Basel, 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.