Dr. David Dorn

Professor

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Biography

David Dorn is the UBS Foundation Professor of Globalization and Labor Markets at the University of Zurich and the director of the university-wide interdisciplinary research priority program 'Equality Opportunity.' He previously served as a tenured associate professor at CEMFI in Madrid and held visiting professor positions at the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University. Dorn's research encompasses labor economics, international trade, economic geography, macroeconomics, and political economy. He has published influential studies on the impacts of globalization and technological innovation on labor markets and society. Recognized as one of the 100 highly cited economists worldwide over the past decade, Dorn was awarded the Hermann Heinrich Gossen Prize in 2023, recognizing him as one of the most accomplished economists in the German-speaking countries under the age of 45.

Research Interests

Awards

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Hermann Heinrich Gossen Prize

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law