Dr. Marina Markheim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marina Markheim is a research associate at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel. She obtained her PhD in 2018 from the University of Regensburg. Her research predominantly focuses on microeconomic theory, with particular emphasis on mechanism design and blockchain technologies. Currently, her interests span across applications of blockchain in fields such as microfinance and real estate, exploring how these innovations can reshape traditional economic frameworks in these sectors. Marina is actively involved in several projects analyzing the implications of blockchain technology in economic models and practices.

Research Interests

Microeconomic Theory Mechanism Design Blockchain Blockchain Applications Microfinance Real Estate

Experience

Research Associate

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel

Currently working as a research associate in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Postdoc

2018-01-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Regensburg •

Completed a postdoc in the Department of 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.