No, accompanying persons are not admitted during the course.
Yes, the program includes weekend excursions to nearby tourist attractions and other informal opportunities for exchange among participants.
Participants are responsible for arranging credit recognition with their home universities with the awarded certificate (includes exam grade).
Yes. The monetary authority sponsoring the participant organizes and covers travel expenses to and from Switzerland (Bern). There are Intercity trains from Zurich, Basel and Geneva airports to Bern. Free transport will be organised from Bern to Gerzensee. You can find the timetable and tickets here: www.sbb.ch/en
We host a variety of research conferences which are co-organized with different academic partners. There is therefore no standard application process. Please check the information button for a specific conference to obtain further information on submissions and logistics. Should you not find the requested information please contact us at forum@szgerzensee.ch.
Candidates affiliated with a Swiss university should indicate their interest to the representative at their home institution (university representatives). The representative can provide the online application link to the candidates.
Intercity trains run from Zurich, Basel and Geneva airports to Bern. From Bern, local train services run regularly (every 30 Minutes) to Münsingen and Wichtrach which are both located close to the Study Center. Free bus shuttle services are organized for each event from one of these train stations (for Central Bankers Courses and Conferences & Events only). Gerzensee can also be reach by public bus service, although these services are less frequent.
You can find the timetable and tickets for Swiss public transport services here: www.sbb.ch/en
No, laptops are provided for use during the course.
If you are interested in using our facilities for a research retreat, contact us at forum@szgerzensee.ch. Please specify briefly:
Please also indicate your preferred timing and duration of the research retreat.
The Study Center does not charge submission or registration fees. However, submission fees or registration fees may be charged by our academic partners as organizers of the research conference or policy event. Additionally, as the host of a research conference or policy event, the Study Center typically covers the cost of accommodation and meals at our adjacent seminar hotel. Details on corresponding conditions are provided to participants via the organizers of the conference / event.
No. Due to limited space, not all qualified applicants can be admitted.
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 in April. Preference is given to those applying for the full program rather than individual sequences.
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 see the website of Educational Testing Service. When registering for the test, include the Study Center's GRE graduate code 7381 so that the results are forwarded directly to us. We accept tests taken at home or at a testing center.
The Study Center begins the application process by sending an official invitation via e-mail to monetary authorities, asking them to nominate candidates. Each authority can nominate no more than one candidate per course and is responsible for informing the nominees of their selection. Nominees must then create an account or log in to the online portal to complete the course-specific application form. Finally, monetary authorities must confirm their nominations with the Study Center, with the confirmation link being available in early August.