The program consists of an optional mathematics review as well as sequences in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. In each sequence, leading international academics teach four week-long courses.
Candidates affiliated with a Swiss university should indicate their interest to the representative at their home institution listed below. The representative can provide the online application link to the candidates.
EPFL, Gaétan de Rassenfosse
ETH Zurich, Peter Egger
The Graduate Institute, Cédric Tille
University of Basel, Conny Wunsch
University of Bern, Dirk Niepelt
University of Fribourg, Holger Herz
University of Geneva, Frédéric Robert-Nicoud
University of Lausanne, Aurélien Eyquem
University of Lucerne, Simon Luechinger
University of Neuchâtel, Daniel Kaufmann
University of St.Gallen, Reto Föllmi
Università della Svizzera italiana, Lorenz Kueng
University of Zurich, Roberto Weber
UniDistance Suisse, Anthony Strittmatter
The Study Center invites Swiss universities to nominate candidates. As space is limited, not all nominated candidates can be admitted. Repeat nominations are possible. The call for applications is issued in January and the application deadline is end of April.
Participants are doctoral students enrolled at a Swiss university, who generally hold (or will soon complete) a Master’s degree. Applicants without an MA may exceptionally be fast-tracked.
Yes, a full GRE general test is required. The score of quantitative analysis must be at least of 160. The test should not be older than two years.
For information about the GRE including how and where to take the test, see the website of Educational Testing Service; of most relevance are the scores for the quantitative and verbal reasoning parts. Applicants should have Educational Testing Service send their GRE results to the Study Center directly. The Study Center’s GRE Graduate Code is 7381. The GRE general test at home is identical to a test taken at a test center.
The program is heavily subsidized. The full program fee is CHF 2,000, which includes tuition plus accommodation (single or shared double room) and full board at the hotel on site. If the full programme is successfully completed within one year, CHF 1,000 is refunded. The fee for one sequence amounts to CHF 500; and the fee for two sequences to CHF 1'000. Preference is given to those applying for the full programme rather than individual sequences.
When it comes to the quality of course offerings the doctoral program at Gerzensee is second to none.
