If you work, study, or do research in Economics, Finance, or Data science, see how our courses could help you reach your career or learning goals.
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
Researchers and practitioners working at private and public institutions whose work would benefit from a course focused on the latest advances in Economics, Finance or Data Science
Masters and PhD students who want to extend their knowledge in Economics, Finance or Data Science and learn more about frontier research topics
Discover boundless possibilities at BSE
Why study at BSE?
Embrace excellence, embrace BSE
Top 3 economics Research Departments: study with professors who produce top-ranking research in their fields.
World-renowned faculty: receive the highest quality training, with courses developed with students in mind.
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Admissions Process
Each participant must meet the following criteria to join BSE Summer School:
Course start dates: June 2025 and July 2025
Application deadline: One week before course start date
Requirements
Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following in an application to our Summer School programs:
A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience
Some courses or programs have specific entry requirements, please check each course page individually to check you are eligible
Below are our most common questions. Take a look if you need more information or contact our Admissions Team.
Who attends BSE Summer School?
Every year* BSE Summer School attracts a wide range of PhD and other postgraduate students and professionals from all different age groups with varying degrees of work experience.
Most represented countries:
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Germany
China
Most represented age groups:
< 24 (15%)
25-34 (63%)
35-44 (16%)
45-54 (4%)
55+ (2%)
Most common industries that participants work in:
Government and Authorities (35%)
Research and Academic Institutions (31%)
Finance (13%)
Years of work experience:
None (22%)
1-2 years (13%)
2-3 years (12%)
4-5 years (6%)
5+ years (27%)
*all data is taken from BSE Summer School 2024.
Can I see the full Summer School calendar?
You can view the full Summer School calendar here.
How much does each Summer School course cost?
Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.
Yes! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting).
Credit transfers (ECTS)
Please refer to individual course pages for more information on ECTs. Or consult the FAQ section of our How To Apply page for more information.
Do I get a certificate of attendance?
Participants not seeking credit transfer will receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. These participants will be neither evaluated nor graded.