Dr. Fritz Brugger

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Biography

Fritz Brugger is a co-director at ETH-NADEL, focusing on Sustainable Development and Global Cooperation. He obtained his PhD in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. His research interests lie in the political economy surrounding natural resource extraction and trade, exploring how these dynamics impact development policies and governance structures. His work is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach that integrates theories from political economy and development studies to analyze the complex relationships between resources and development outcomes.

Research Interests

Political Economy Natural Resource Extraction Trade

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.