Dr. Thomas Zehrt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Zehrt is a university lecturer at the University of Basel in the Faculty of Business and Economics. He completed his diploma in Mathematics at the University of Göttingen in 1998, followed by a PhD at the University of Basel in 2003. His research interests primarily include topics around Hyperbolic Polytopes and Coxeter Groups, with significant contributions in the fields of algebraic combinatorics and mathematical optimization. He has taught a variety of courses such as Statistics and Stochastics for Economists, Advanced Mathematics for Economists, and Discrete Mathematics. His published works include articles in established journals that address critical mathematical theories and applications.

Research Interests

Courses

Mathematical Pre-Course for Economists Statistics and Stochastics for Economists Mathematics for Economists Advanced Mathematics for Economists

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.