Dr. Hannes Weigt

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Hannes Weigt. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Hannes Weigt is a Professor of Energy Economics at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics. He leads the Research Center for Sustainable Energy and Water Management (Forschungsstelle für Nachhaltige Energie- und Wasserversorgung, FoNEW) and has been involved in various significant research projects including the SWEET CoSi initiative, which focuses on coordinated simulation of the Swiss energy system. His research interests encompass Market Modeling, Electricity Market Design, Renewable Energies, Environmental Policies, and Investment Incentives among others. Additionally, he investigates the dynamics of Network Industries and develops strategies for Competition Policy and Regulation. Through his work, Weigt is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions and addressing challenges related to energy transitions in Switzerland.

Research Interests

Market Modeling Electricity Market Design Renewable Energies Environmental Policies Investment Incentives Network Industries Competition Policy Regulation

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.