Dr. Christian Rutzer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Rutzer is the Deputy Director and Project Leader at the Center for International Economics Business (CIEB) at the University of Basel. He possesses a broad range of methodological skills, from classical panel data econometrics to contemporary methodologies in Machine Learning. Additionally, he has a background in modeling theoretical external economic models. His expertise allows him to approach economic questions from both theoretical and empirical perspectives, using advanced data analysis techniques to inform his research and projects.

Research Interests

Econometrics Machine Learning International Trade Economic Modeling

Experience

Deputy Director / Research Scientist

— Present

Center for International Economics Business • Basel

Leading research initiatives and projects in international economics.

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.