Overview

Key Features

In the The International Trade and Investment Law (TRAIL) programme at the World Trade Institute, University of Bern you’ll explore the legal, economic, and institutional foundations that govern international trade and investment, while gaining hands-on insights into how multinational enterprises and stakeholders interact within these systems.

The program features top-tier instruction from globally recognized scholars, practitioners, and experts from leading universities, law firms, international organizations, and think tanks.

Accreditation

This programme is offered at the World Trade Institute in cooperation with the Faculty of Law of the University of Bern.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

International Investment Law

International Trade Regulation

Global Political Economy

Global Economic Governance Seminar Series

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

Applications being accepted on a rolling basis, limited spots available.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

International Law Commerce Investment

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the TRAIL+ program at the World Trade Institute, you are required to have completed a licentiate or master’s in law or equivalent degree, i.e. a degree in law which entitles you to sit for the bar exam or equivalent in your country of origin.

Letter of motivation

Academic essay in English

Detailed CV

Transcripts and degrees of all completed college/university courses

Two letters of recommendation

Proof of English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21000 CHF / year

≈ 21000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

21000 CHF / year

≈ 21000 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

All TRAIL+ applicants will be considered for scholarships upon request.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Bern

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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