Dr. Rainer Winkelmann

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Biography

Rainer Winkelmann joined the University of Zurich as a Professor for Statistics and Empirical Economic Research in 2001. He studied economics at the University of Konstanz, Paris IX-Dauphine, and Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Munich (1993). Winkelmann has taught at Dartmouth College in the USA, the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, and has served as a visiting professor at Harvard University, Syracuse University, and UCLA. His research interests focus on micro-econometrics, particularly models for discrete and panel data. He applies these models to social policy analysis, especially in the areas of work and family well-being.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law