World leading programs of advanced studies in the fields of international law, economics & political science

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is the leading interdisciplinary academic institution dedicated to teaching and research focused on international trade and investment regulation, economic globalization and sustainability.

Our program uniquely combines a multidisciplinary perspective with a strong applied focus. In addition to our resident faculty, we bring in the world’s leading trade and investment experts from law firms, international organizations, policy research institutes and top universities.

As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics and political science.

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4 Feb 2025 | News

5th International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research

Join us for the International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research. This Summer School is designed for highly motivated bachelor students (semesters 4–6) who are passionate about climate change and currently enrolled in natural/climate sciences, economics, social sciences, or law takes place 4 - 15 August 2025 in Bern, …

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27 Jan 2025 | News

U.S. Trade Policy under Trump: Insights from a European Perspective

Trade policy in the United States has undergone significant transformations over the past decades, often reflecting broader shifts in global geopolitics. Prof. Dr. Manfred Elsig visited Taiwan at the end of 2024 to discuss the potential impacts of the Trump Administration’s trade policy and other emerging trends with a range …

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24 Jan 2025 | News

Global Data Flows x ‘Digital Trade Law’: Instruments, Institutions, and Infrastructures

Craig Atkinson, a WTI Non-Resident Fellow and Research Affiliate at the SMU Centre for Digital Law (CDL), outlines the structure and arguments of an upcoming white paper developed in collaboration with the University of Lucerne's Trade Law 4.0 project. The publication aims to spotlight how the principles of Data Free …

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