The MILE Advantage

When you join the MILE Programme, you'll have taken the first step in reinventing yourself – personally, academically and professionally.

You'll gain access to real-world knowledge and learn how best to apply it. You'll be taught by many of the world's leading experts in the field. And, some of the brightest young minds of your generation will be there to share the experience with you.

Learn about new ways to solve the governance challenges our world faces, discover how you can lead and inspire others, and lay the foundation for a rewarding career in international trade.

That is why MILE is more than a degree.

Interdisciplinary Knowledge

The MILE Programme combines the law, economics and political economy of international trade into a truly interdisciplinary curriculum.

You'll learn from our faculty of experts – recruited from leading universities, international organisations, think tanks and global law firms – and gain the specialised, interdisciplinary knowledge required to succeed in today's global workplace.

Every subject in the MILE curriculum is addressed with academic rigour and from a real-world perspective. Legal, economic, and policy aspects all find their way into the classroom through lectures, case studies, and simulations. It is this distinctive foundation which will have you well equipped for the challenges in your professional future.

Home to the NCCR Trade Regulation research network, the WTI is an unparalleled intellectual hub. Our mission is to strive for interdisciplinary insights and a deep understanding of what governs global trade relations and investment decisions. You can be part of that mission.

A Community of Bright Minds

At the WTI, you'll join a community of incredibly talented and motivated peers from around the globe. In and outside the classroom, the MILE spirit of collaboration and contribution makes for an unforgettable experience – a spirit which will stay with you for a lifetime and wherever your goals may take you.

When you and your peers participate in dozens of activities throughout the academic year – from conferences to field trips to outdoor barbecues – the MILE spirit comes alive. There are not many places as international and culturally diverse as a MILE classroom; and few places as intellectually invigorating.

Our teaching and research bring together students, alumni, professors and researchers in a global network of difference makers. Wherever you are in the world, the WTI community is there to share advice and support you.