Dr. Christa Tobler

Professor

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Biography

Christa Tobler is a Professor of European Law at the Europainstitut at the University of Basel and also teaches at the University of Leiden, Netherlands. Her research primarily focuses on various dimensions of European Union law, particularly issues of equality and discrimination. She authored her habilitation thesis on indirect discrimination in EU law and Swiss law. Recent research includes the legal implications of the Swiss Federal Constitution's Article 121a BV concerning immigration policies and the UK's withdrawal from the EU (Brexit). Tobler emphasizes comparative legal perspectives, notably concerning the European Economic Area (EEA) law and its relevance to bilateral relations between Switzerland and the EU. She actively participates in academic discourse around legal education methodologies, particularly innovative teaching approaches like flipped classrooms and blended learning. With a commitment to mentoring students in European law, she guides research relating to EU internal market law, anti-discrimination law, and association agreements with particular focus on Switzerland's legal relationship with the EU.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of European Law

2005-10-01 — Present

Europainstitut, University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Professor at the University of Basel specializing in European law and integration.

Assistant Professor

2000-10-01 — 2005-09-30

Europainstitut, University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Lecturer focusing on European law.

Academic Coordinator

1995-08-01 — 2002-08-31

Leiden LL.M. Programme in EC Law • Leiden, Netherlands

Oversaw the LL.M. program focusing on European Community Law.

Legal Advisor

— Present

District Court of Winterthur • Winterthur, Switzerland

Worked as an auditor and later as a legal secretary.

Visiting Faculty

— Present

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Provided courses in private law.

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.