Dr. Arnaud Schuele

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arnaud Schuele joined ETH Zurich as a PhD student in the Development Economics Group in August 2023. His research focuses on impact investing in low- and middle-income countries. In addition to his doctoral studies, he serves as a Senior Associate at the elea Foundation for Ethics and Globalization, having graduated from their two-year elea Talent Program. Previously, Arnaud worked with BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), and he has also been a member of the committee at Terre des Hommes Suisse. Arnaud holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Arts in Quantitative Economics and Finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).

Research Interests

Impact Investing Development Economics Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.