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University of Geneva
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General
Location: | Geneva, Switzerland |
Official name: | Université de Genève (UNIGE) |
Partnership Type: | Multi-Subject: – Law – Politics & International Relations – Languages & Cultures |
Who can participate: | All UoR subject areas that allow Study Abroad that are taught at UNIGE (providing there are sufficient modules / credits available) |
Competitiveness / Popularity: | Medium |
Entry requirements: | Minimum 55% average |
Language of tuition: | Language of tuition is French, but many modules taught in English. |
Practical
Semester dates (approximate): | Semester 1: August – January Semester 2: January – June |
Academic / module information: | UNIGE Academic Exchange webpage UNIGE Classes and Restrictions |
Accommodation: | See UNIGE Exchange Housing webpage |
Additional needs information: | See UNIGE Health & Wellness webpage |
Approximate Carbon footprint: | Estimated 0.28 tonnes of CO2e (LHR to GVA return) (using Carbon Footprint) |
FCDO country link: | See GOV UK Switzerland travel advice webpage |
Finance
Suggested living costs: | See UNIGE Budgeting webpage |
Potential additional costs: | A visa and residence permit is likely to be required to study in Switzerland. Insurance will be required NB – Eligible students might be able to recoup some costs through Student Finance. |
Tuition fees: | See Study Abroad webpage |
Bursaries: | See Study Abroad webpage |
Additional information
Social media links: | Instagram YouTube |
Further information: | UNIGE Welcome (video) UNIGE A cosmopolitan city in the heart of Europe (video) UNIGE Orientation programme UNIGE campus life Culture at UNIGE Cultural activities at UNIGE Sports and activities Visit Geneva |
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