Our teaching focuses on research-driven content, current developments, and practice-oriented applications. Courses are interactive and student-centred across Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes, as well as in professional education. 

Our teaching portfolio spans traditional topics such as financial markets, statistics, and academic writing, as well as crypto and innovative finance, FinTech, behavioural and experimental finance, and critical thinking. Through professional education programmes such as the CAS Blockchain and FinTech (supported by Bank Frick) and the Innovative Finance Workshop Series, we provide up-to-date expertise tailored to current needs in finance for students, professionals, and decision-makers. 

Further information: CAS Blockchain and FinTech

Our research addresses current trends and structural changes in the financial sector. We work empirically, experimentally and analytically, bringing together diverse perspectives from business, mathematics, technology and education.

Research Focus Areas:

• Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency Markets
• FinTech, Digital Finance & Innovative Financial Products
• Impact Finance & Sustainable Financial Solutions
• Behavioural & Experimental Finance
• Mathematical & Empirical Finance
• Financial Economics
• Financial Education for Children and Youth

Our research aims to deepen understanding of new financial phenomena and to develop evidence-based recommendations for actors in academia, politics and business.

Further information: Research

Ongoing research projects address questions central to the digital and innovative development of financial markets. A selection of current topics:

• Liquidity in crypto markets: evidence from intraday data
• Reactions to technological upgrades of cryptocurrencies
• Analysis of the effectiveness of financial education in Tanzania
• Investor behaviour in markets for fractionalised assets
• Unit of account in crypto markets: do traders think in fiat or crypto?
• Risk premiums around events and non-convex volatility structures
• Developments in currencies

Many of our projects arise from international collaborations and are funded by third-party grants or carried out in close cooperation with practice partners.

Further information: Research Projects

Knowledge and technology transfer is a core priority. In collaboration with partners from industry, the public sector, and society, we develop additional projects that complement our focus areas and combine practical relevance with scientific rigour.

Examples of current transfer projects:

• Development of an app to strengthen financial literacy among children and youth (Erasmus+)
• Analysis of the location attractiveness of Liechtenstein’s financial centre
• Virtual & Hybrid Learning Environments (E+ project with Kapsch BusinessCom and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management)
• Strategy consulting in the context of blockchain regulation and FinTech innovation
• Financial education programmes in schools in Tanzania (Erasmus+)

Our projects are often interdisciplinary, international and practice-oriented, aiming to create genuine added value for all involved.

Grants

Students are entitled to an Erasmus+ mobility grant for study periods in Europe. This grant is provided by the Agency for International Educational Affairs (AIBA) under the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and is paid out by the International Office.

Applications for the grant must be submitted to the International Office by 15 June (for the winter semester) or 15 November (for the summer semester).

Grant amount
The grant amounts to EUR 606 per month for country group 1.
The grant amounts to EUR 550 per month for  2 and 3 country groups 2 and 3.

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union’s distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, environmentally friendly travel (Green Travel) is expected. Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for green travel.

Top-up “fewer opportunities”
As an inclusion contribution, students with disabilities or fewer opportunities, as well as students with children, may apply for additional financial support of EUR 250 per month.

Further information on how to apply for a study period abroad.

The Erasmus+ mobility grant is a contribution towards the cost of living in the host country and is not considered a full scholarship. The grant is paid in two instalments. Please submit the grant application to the International Office no later than one month before the start of the internship abroad.


Grant amount
The grant amounts to EUR 606 per month for country group 1 plus a supplement of EUR 150 per month.
The grant amounts to EUR 550 per month for  2 and 3 country groups 2 and 3 plus a supplement of EUR 150 per month.

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union’s distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, environmentally friendly travel (Green Travel) is expected. Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for green travel.

Top-up “fewer opportunities”
As an inclusion contribution, students with disabilities or fewer opportunities, as well as students with children, may apply for additional financial support of EUR 250 per month.

Further information on internships abroad

The Erasmus+ grant applies to stays in all programme countries. It is calculated based on a country-specific daily allowance and a travel allowance determined by the distance between the home university and the host institution using the EU distance caluclator. For environmentally friendly travel by bus, train or carpool, an increased travel allowance (Green Travel) may be granted.

Daily allowance by country group:

EUR 190: country group 1

EUR 170: country group 2

EUR 140: country group 3

 

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union's distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, sustainable travel is expected (Green Travel). Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for sustainable travel.

Further information on Erasmus+ Staff Mobility

The grant amounts to EUR 79 per day for the first 14 days of the stay and EUR 56 per day for the remaining days (up to a maximum of 30 days). Students with fewer opportunities receive an additional top-up.

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union's distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, sustainable travel is expected (Green Travel). Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for sustainable travel.

Further information on short-term mobility

Students participating in a short-term mobility within the framework of the Blended Intensive Programmes receive an Erasmus+ grant.

• physical mobility: 5–14 days – EUR 79 per day
• physical mobility: 15–30 days – EUR 56 per day

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union's distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, sustainable travel is expected (Green Travel). Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for sustainable travel.

Top-up “fewer opportunities”

Top-up for students with fewer opportunities (students with dependent children, students with disabilities/chronic illnesses), employed students:

• physical mobility: 5–14 days – EUR 100 per day
• physical mobility: 15–30 days – EUR 150 per day

Further information on the BIP

With the current Erasmus+ programme generation, study and staff mobility placements at selected universities outside Europe can also be funded.

Grant
Subject to budget availability, the monthly grant for students is EUR 700.
For staff members, the daily allowance is EUR 190, plus travel expenses.

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union's distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, sustainable travel is expected (Green Travel). Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for sustainable travel.

Further information on Studying abroad and staff mobility

PhD Students without Employment
Daily allowance: EUR 79 per day

University Staff / Lecturers
PhD students with employment / academic staff:
Daily allowance: EUR 190 per day

Travel allowance
The travel allowance is calculated according to the European Union's distance calculator. For journeys of up to 8 hours per direction, sustainable travel is expected (Green Travel). Up to 6 additional travel days may be granted for sustainable travel.

Further information on International Credit Mobility

The Network of Universities of Small Countries and Territories (NUSCT) was established to address issues specific to higher education institutions in small countries and territories, which are often only marginally addressed by existing international university associations. NUSCT promotes the exchange of best practices and benchmarking in areas such as governance and education–research partnerships. It also provides a platform for sharing information on funding models and internationalisation. The network supports bilateral and multilateral agreements in research, academic programmes, and the exchange of students and staff. The University of Liechtenstein has been a member since its founding in 2019.

The Cooperation between the University of Liechtenstein (UNILI) and the Faculty of Law at the University of Zurich (RWF UZH) enables students of the MSc in Innovative Finance and MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership to participate in a structured module exchange. A structured module exchange means that students from the University of Liechtenstein may take modules from a predefined catalogue at the partner institution, provided these or similarly themed modules have not already been completed at the University of Liechtenstein.

This cooperation applies exclusively to students enrolled in the Master's degree programmes in "Innovative Finance" and "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership".

Further information

Students enrolled in the Master's degree programme in Information Systems at the University of Liechtenstein have the opportunity to complete their second semester of studies as regular students in the Master's programme in Information Systems at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. All academic achievements earned in Würzburg are fully recognised by the University of Liechtenstein. At the same time, the coursework completed in Liechtenstein can be credited towards the Information Systems degree at the University of Würzburg. This allows students to obtain two Master’s degrees – one from the University of Liechtenstein and one from the University of Würzburg. Studies at the University of Würzburg are conducted in German.

Further infomation

In the cantons and countries surrounding Lake Constance – in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland – outstanding scholars conduct research and teach at internationally renowned universities and higher education institutions. Cooperation within the region helps to unlock and expand the educational and continuing education potential of each university and institution. The University of Liechtenstein is a member of this association.

Students of the University of Liechtenstein may take one course or module per semester at one of the partner institutions of the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association. They benefit from a vast range of subjects, disciplines and specialised courses.

The new Erasmus+ programme generation was launched in 2021 and will run until 2027.

Further information is available here.

The EEA Financial Mechanism, EEA Grants, aims to reduce economic and social disparities within Europe. Through EEA Grants, the competitiveness of beneficiary countries in Europe is strengthened, while also opening up new trading partners and markets in the medium term for the three EEA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Liechtenstein focuses on the programme areas of education and culture. The beneficiary countries include almost all Eastern European countries as well as the Baltic States. As a donor country, Liechtenstein benefits from scholarships for students and staff, and the University of Liechtenstein is a sought-after project partner.

IAESTE – International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience – was founded in 1948 on the principle of fostering international understanding. Today, it includes 60 member countries. IAESTE arranges international internships lasting several months for students from various disciplines around the world. The University of Liechtenstein is part of this global exchange network and an associate member of IAESTE Switzerland. The contact point at the university is the International Office.

EUCEN is a network of around 190 universities in 39 countries, active in the field of university continuing education, which has been developing since 1991. Its main objectives include promoting the initiative of “lifelong learning” and advancing the development of universities into centres for professional continuing education. The University of Liechtenstein has been part of the EUCEN network since 1995.

The University of Liechtenstein has developed into a hub for international students. Located in the former Spoerry factory, the campus offers an ideal environment for learning, research and project work to around 700 students from all over the world. The student body represents more than 60 countries, with a large proportion coming from Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. This diversity makes the university a multicultural centre for education and research. To foster an intercultural learning and networking environment, we are continuously looking for opportunities to exchange best practices in intercultural collaboration.

From time to time, we organise staff training days for employees of foreign universities and integrate these into our semi-annual welcome weeks for students, which take place in February and September. These weeks include various informational and cultural events such as company visits, dinners, and talks by government representatives about Liechtenstein.

In addition, we aim to expand participants’ professional networks and offer opportunities for hands-on learning through job shadowing with our staff. Participants are also invited to briefly share insights into their own professional backgrounds.

For further information, please contact the International Office.

A stay abroad for university staff offers valuable opportunities, such as gaining insights into the administration of a partner university or participating in international visits, even without an existing partnership. Stays can take place at universities, in companies or at other relevant workplaces abroad. The International Office will support you in selecting opportunities and handling the formalities.

The following activities may be supported:

• Job shadowing with international colleagues working in a similar field
• Staff training weeks
• Job-related further training
• Workshops and seminars
• PhD colloquia / summer schools
• Language courses
• Research stays
• Exception: Conferences are not eligible for support.

A selection of training opportunities, language courses or staff training weeks is available here: Staff Training Opportunities 

Duration of Stay

• Minimum of 2 days plus 2 travel days.

• For stays outside the EU: minimum of 7 days.

   

Application Process
Mobility Online – Application Process Login

Further education application
Exceptions apply to employed doctoral candidates who sign an agreement with the doctoral degree programme. Any course fees must be requested via the further education application through the HR department.

Application Deadline
The application must be submitted at least one month before the start of the stay abroad.

Grant
The grant includes a daily allowance and a travel allowance.
The first instalment will be paid once all required documents (financial agreement, mobility agreement) have been submitted.

Receiving Institutions
Higher education and training institutions within the EU. A limited budget is available for destinations outside Europe.

Applicants are responsible for contacting the host institution and planning the stay. Approval from the supervisor is required for further education activities.

IMOTION 

is an online platform designed to centralise and provide access to information on European staff training events. Its aim is to improve availability and accessibility of relevant opportunities for university staff.

The IMOTION platform supports higher education institutions in their efforts to promote staff training events and job shadowing activities. It also enables staff members to search specifically for staff training or job shadowing opportunities according to predefined criteria.

• Link to the IMOTION Plattform - Staff training weeks at European universities
• EAIE Academy
• Castle's English Institute
• ETI Executive Training Institute (Professional Business English)
• Integrata Training Programme
• Atlantic Language School Galway

Teaching staff have the opportunity to undertake a teaching stay at a university in another European country. Staff from the private sector can also be invited to the University of Liechtenstein for a teaching stay.

Stays take place primarily within Europe, but in exceptional cases, may also be arranged worldwide.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 days plus 2 travel days.
• For stays outside the EU: minimum of 7 days.
• A minimum of 8 teaching hours.

Application process

• Mobility Online – Application Process Login

Application Deadline

The application must be submitted no later than one month before the start of the stay abroad.

Grant

The grant includes a daily allowance and a travel allowance.

The first instalment will be paid once all required documents (financial agreement, teaching agreement) have been submitted.

As part of Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, teaching stays at partner universities outside Europe are supported. Please note that the list of partner universities may change annually, as applications are submitted on a yearly basis.

Erasmus+ supports knowledge exchange for academic staff and employed doctoral students. The exchange takes place with peers in European programme countries. A limited budget is available for destinations outside Europe.

The following activities may be supported:

• Job shadowing with international colleagues
• Workshops and seminars
• PhD colloquia / summer schools
• Research stays
• Language stays
• Exception: Conferences are not eligible for support.

Requirements for stays

• Minimum of 2 days plus 2 travel days.

• For stays outside the EU: minimum of 7 days.

   

Application process

• Mobility application

Application Deadline

The application must be submitted no later than one month before the start of the stay abroad.

Grant

The grant includes a daily allowance and a travel allowance.

The first instalment will be paid once all required documents (financial agreement, teaching agreement) have been submitted.

Further information for doctoral students

For the University of Liechtenstein, the ERASMUS+ programme represents the most strategically important platform for ensuring internationalisation. As a smaller university, a high degree of internationalisation is essential for maintaining a high-quality academic environment and securing the university’s attractiveness as an educational institution. The expertise gained through various ERASMUS+ project activities, the broad network of contacts and partnerships, the valuable financial resources, and the strong visibility of the established “ERASMUS+ brand” all play a key role in driving forward structural measures that support internationalisation.

By actively participating in ERASMUS+, the university aims to increase student mobility through various formats, to encourage permanent academic staff to take part in ERASMUS teaching mobilities, to support selected key administrative staff through professional development stays abroad, to enhance knowledge exchange and quality through involvement in thematic networks, to initiate new developments via transnational curriculum projects, and to maintain and correctly implement the ECTS and Diploma Supplement systems.

To achieve these goals, the University of Liechtenstein is active in several areas: expanding all mobility measures, improving the conditions for students and academic staff, planning and participating in network projects, and developing innovative curricula within the framework of KA2 projects.

The activities carried out under ERASMUS+ are presented on the university’s website and in its publications, shared internally through information events and social media channels for students and staff, and communicated to the broader public through joint press activities in collaboration with the Agency for International Educational Affairs (AIBA). 

The Gender and Diversity Committee works with the Rectorate and other key university stakeholders to develop concepts and measures to ensure gender equality in academic life and employment. The Study Service, the Students Council and the International Office promote social cohesion through joint activities such as international lunches and cultural rotation events.