Uni Bern Master of International Law and Economics (MILE) at World Trade Institute
World's leading one-year postgraduate program at the World Trade Institute (WTI) combining international trade law, WTO dispute settlement, digital commerce, and climate border adjustments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's in Law, Economics, or International Relations with top standing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Analytical writing sample or legal essay on international trade regulation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- WTI Merit Scholarships covering partial to full tuition expenses
- Application fee
- CHF 100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 24,000 for the full 1-year program (scholarship eligible).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (International intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bern documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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