Dr. Robert Huber

Instructor

Build a Statement of Purpose

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

Biography

Robert Huber focuses his research on the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze and evaluate management policy options that promote and improve sustainable development in the agricultural sector. He is particularly interested in the multifunctional agricultural sector, which provides essential non-market goods and services while maintaining its primary economic function of food production. Robert applies bio-economic agent-based modeling techniques to understand farmers’ decision-making in the provision of ecosystem services, along with economic valuation techniques to analyze societal demand for these services. His aim is to analyze effective and efficient policy measures that align the supply and demand of ecosystem services on a landscape scale.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Optimization Agricultural Economics Agricultural Policy

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.