Studying Economics at the Graduate Institute

Economics at the Graduate Institute is unique in combining leading-edge theory and emphasis on policy applications and professional practice.

Internationally-known leading professors in a small and familiar environment

• The Professors are internationally-known leading researchers. Many of them are influential policy advisors deeply involved in current debates. They know what matters and are keenly interested in flashing out the relevance of international economics. Yet, they are rigorous and on top of their respective fields.
• The Institute is small, congenial and friendly. Everyone knows everyone else.
• Classes are small, which means personal contacts with professors and the active exchange of ideas among students.

Cosmopolitan Environment

• A cosmopolitan student body, with students coming from all over the world. A typical entering class includes more than 20 different nationalities.
• Geneva is home to tens of international organizations, NGOs and dynamic financial sector. Some professional economists from these institutions including WTO and UNCTAD teach at the Graduate Institute. Students also benefit from an attractive variety of internships and employment opportunities.
• The possibility of taking courses at the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne and of following courses given by world-class economists at the Swiss National Bank's Gerzensee Study Center.

Detailed information is available in the Student Handbook [pdf]!