Dr. Bjarne Steffen

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Biography

Bjarne Steffen is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich, specializing in the fields of humanities and social political sciences. His work focuses on climate finance and policy, engaging with various aspects of economic and environmental intersections. Steffen is renowned for his research contributions that explore the implications of sustainable finance mechanisms within climate change politics, and his academic pursuits have led to significant involvement in discussions surrounding innovative solutions for financing climate-related initiatives. Through his interdisciplinary approach, he strives to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in policy-making processes.

Research Interests

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.