Dr. Patrick Balles

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patrick Balles is a senior research associate at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel, Switzerland. His expertise is primarily in Political Economics, Public Economics, and Media Economics. Balles has contributed to various research projects and publications focused on the interplay between political entities and voter behavior. His work often explores the impact of political frameworks on economic accountability and the influence of special interest groups on legislative processes. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Basel and has worked on significant projects relating to electoral accountability and media influences on economic decision-making. His published works include analyses of economic journals and contributions to encyclopedic entries on public choice topics, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of economics through rigorous research and collaboration.

Research Interests

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.