Dr. Adrien Wicht

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adrien Wicht is a Postdoctoral Researcher in International Economics at the University of Basel. His research interests lie at the intersection of macroeconomics and international economics, focusing on sovereign debt, recursive contracts, and related issues. He completed his PhD at the European University Institute in 2024, under the supervision of renowned economists Ramon Marimon and Alexander Monge-Naranjo. Adrien has previously held visiting research positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, the European Stability Mechanism, and the Swiss National Bank. His work has been published in journals such as the Journal of International Economics and the Review of Economic Dynamics, and he is currently engaged in ongoing projects concerning sovereign debt, limited commitment, and moral hazard. Additionally, he teaches courses on Advanced International Macroeconomics and International Money and Finance at the University of Basel.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Researching topics in International Economics.

Courses

Advanced International Macroeconomics International Money and Finance

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.