Dr. Ulrich Schroeter

Professor

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Biography

Ulrich G. Schroeter is a Professor of Private Law at the University of Basel. His academic focus includes Swiss, German, and European law, with particular expertise in obligations, national and international commercial law, arbitration, and financial market law regulation. Schroeter's current research engages with supply chain regulation and the impact of economic sanctions on cross-border trade relations, while he consistently analyzes the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). He has authored commentaries and textbooks and operates a dedicated database, CISG-online.org. His research has gained international recognition, cited in various courts including those in Australia, Germany, and the United States. Before joining the University of Basel in 2017, he held a chair at the University of Mannheim. He completed legal studies at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and the Université de Lausanne, obtaining his doctorate from the Free University of Berlin. He is also involved with international institutions such as UNCITRAL and serves as a National Correspondent for Switzerland, contributing to the field of international trade law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-02-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Teaching and researching in the field of Private Law.

Chair Civil Law, International Corporate Financial Market Law

2012-02-01 — 2017-01-31

University of Mannheim • Mannheim, Germany

Oversaw research and teaching in various legal fields.

Visiting Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Conducting research in international law.

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.