Dr. Marius Faber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marius Faber is a Research Fellow at the University of Basel within the Faculty of Business and Economics, specializing in labor economics, trade, development, and applied econometrics. His work focuses on how global shocks impact local labor markets and the effects of economic policies such as lockdowns. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic through research published in prominent journals. Faber investigates the intersection of technology and labor markets, specifically the phenomenon of reshoring and its effects on employment in Mexico. In addition to his academic contributions, Faber is involved in various research projects aimed at assessing and understanding the dynamics of labor markets and economic policies. His expertise is reflected in his numerous publications and involvement in international economic analysis at the Swiss National Bank.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Swiss National Bank • Basel, Switzerland

Conducting research in the International Economic Analysis Unit specializing in applied econometrics.

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.