MAS in International Law and Economics (MILE)

The MILE is a non-consecutive Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) conferred by the World Trade Institute, University of Bern. The MILE programme counts for 90 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System Points).
Coursework accounts for 75 ECTS and the mandatory master’s thesis is awarded 15 ECTS. 

Regular course attendance is required from mid-September until the end of June, with the master’s thesis being researched and written over the summer. 

• A one-year intensive graduate programme (can also be taken part-time over three years)
• Teaching and guidance from world-class scholars and practitioners from leading universities, international organisations, think tanks and law firms
• 90 ECTS credits (course work 75 ECTS + thesis 15 ECTS)
• Upon graduation, you join a vibrant alumni network with over 600 members worldwide

Intake: September of every year

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IMPORTANT: Application deadlines

• Early bird: 1 December (applications submitted before this deadline will be given priority)
• Regular deadline: 31 January (applications submitted after the deadline will still be considered if space allows, however, please be mindful of Visa regulations and timings for your nationality)

To be considered for admission to the Master of Advanced Studies in International Law and Economics (MILE) programme at the World Trade Institute, we require you to have completed, at minimum, an undergraduate degree.
 
The majority of our students have a background in law, economics or political sciences. If you have a background in a different field, you are nonetheless encouraged to apply. A graduate degree in a related field and/or work experience in the field of international trade give you a bonus when the selection committee evaluates your application.

Application form: https://www.wti.org/education/master/mile/apply/ 

Tuition for the MILE programme is CHF 18'000 for both full and part-time studies.

Tuition covers all courses, master’s thesis supervision, a range of extracurricular activities, and several trips to Geneva with visits to the WTO and other international and non-governmental organisations. Tuition does not cover travel costs, accommodation, health insurance, or any other expenditures incurred during your stay in Switzerland.

Tuition payments are not required until you have been accepted to the programme. You may benefit from either one of the following two payment methods:

• A 2% discount is applied if you pay your entire tuition fee prior to the first day of the programme (September).
• Alternatively, the first instalment (1/3 of your tuition fee) is due prior to the first day of the programme (September), the second instalment (1/3 of your tuition fee) is due prior to the first day of the second semester in January and the third instalment (1/3 of your tuition fee) is due prior to the first day following the spring break (April).
• No discounts apply to tuition paid in instalments. 

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