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Application procedure

You can start the MScAPEC either in the fall or in the spring semester. Applications should be submitted to the Registration Office before the following deadlines: 

  • April 30 to start the programme in the fall semester
  • November 30 to start the programme in the spring semester

Passed these deadlines applications can still be submitted but there is a late application fee of CHF 100 (an exemption applies to students enrolled in UniNe, UniL, UniGE or EPFL). 

Applications are reviewed year-round, with admission decisions communicated within one month on average. Students who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree (e.g. final year students) will be granted a conditional admission offer and asked to present their degree upon graduation. 

Students who hold or will obtain a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university in another field (such as political sciences or international relations) will be reviewed by the admissions committee.

For students enrolled in a bachelor's programme at the University of Neuchâtel, please fill in this form (no application deadline). 

For all other candidates, please submit your applications online. When online applications are closed, please use the application form and send all required documents by e-mail to the registration office. In addition, all applicants are advised to include the following optional documents:

  • A short letter of motivation (1 page max)
  • A curriculum vitae

The programme is taught entirely in English, so a good command of the language is necessary. However a specific language certificate (e.g. TOEFL) is not mandatory. 

Applicants who need a visa must start the procedure sufficiently early. We recommend that you apply at least six months before the beginning of classes: those who wish to start in September should apply before the end of March, and those who wish to start in February should apply before the end of August. 

Admission requirements

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Economics or Management/Business from a Swiss university

Students who hold or will obtain a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university in Economics or Management/Business are admitted directly to the Master.

Candidates with another Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university

Students who hold or will obtain a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university in another field (such as political science or international relations) will be reviewed by the admission committee.

  • If the Bachelor's curriculum includes more than 30 ECTS in economics and quantitative methods, students will be considered for direct admission. 
  • If the Bachelor's curriculum does not cover economics and quantitative methods to a sufficient extent, students may be required to complete a one-term (30 ECTS) or two-terms (60 ECTS) pre-programme. The pre-programme will be composed of courses from the Bachelor's degree in Economics tailored to the specific needs of each candidate.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences (HEG/HES)

Students who hold or will obtain a Bachelor's degree in economics, management, business administration or a related field from a Swiss university of applied sciences will be reviewed by the admission committee.

  • Fast-track option for excellent students: If the Bachelor's curriculum includes more than 30 ECTS in economics and quantitative methods and the average grade is at least 5.0 students will be considered for direct admission. 
  • If the Bachelor's curriculum does not cover economics and quantitative methods to a sufficient extent, students may be required to complete a one-term (30 ECTS) or two-terms (60 ECTS) pre-programme. The pre-programme will be composed of courses from the Bachelor's degree in Economics tailored to the specific needs of each candidate.

Candidates with a non-Swiss degree

Candidates who hold a non-Swiss degree will be reviewed by the admission committee.

  • If the Bachelor's curriculum includes more than 30 ECTS in economics and quantitative methods with good grades, students will be considered for direct admission. 
  • If the Bachelor's curriculum does not cover economics and quantitative methods to a sufficient extent, students may be required to complete a one-term (30 ECTS) or two-terms (60 ECTS) pre-programme. The pre-programme will be composed of courses from the Bachelor's degree in Economics tailored to the specific needs of each candidate.

Fees

Tuition fees

  • CHF 515.00 per semester for Swiss residents
  • CHF 790.00 per semester for non-Swiss residents

Application fees

For candidates enrolled in a bachelor's program in Switzerland we charge no administrative application fees.

Unfortunately, because of disingenuous applications in the past, all other candidates must pay an application fee of CHF 100. This fee is fully reimbursed when the student is admitted and starts the program (the amount is deducted from the tuition fees for the first semester).

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For any questions please contact Prof. Daniel Kaufmann

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