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Partner Information
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

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Tom Cordiez

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Tom is currently studying abroad at the University of Geneva with his French and Economics degree at Reading. We catch up with him half way through his…

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