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Université de Genève

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Overview

Established in 1835, the Université de Genève (University of Geneva) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Geneva (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Université de Genève (UNIGE) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Université de Genève (UNIGE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 189-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIGE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université de Genève's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université de Genève's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université de Genève' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Université de Genève's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Universität Genf
Name (English) University of Geneva
Acronym UNIGE
Founded 1835 Origins date back to 1559 as Academia Genevensis - Calvino
Motto Post tenebras lux
Light after darkness
Colours Pink
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University Location

Address 24, Rue du Général-Dufour
Geneva
1211 Geneva
Switzerland
Université de Genève's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université de Genève Phone Number +41 (22) 379 7111
Université de Genève Fax Number +41 (22) 379 1134

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université de Genève's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université de Genève's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université de Genève's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université de Genève.

Université de Genève: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université de Genève's admission information.

Université de Genève's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université de Genève's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université de Genève a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université de Genève's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Université de Genève's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Geneva has more than 7600 international students.

Université de Genève's Admission Office Admission Office

24 rue Général Dufour
Genève 1211
(22) 379 76 07


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université de Genève.

Université de Genève's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université de Genève has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Université de Genève's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Université de Genève's Control Type Control Type

Université de Genève is a public higher education institution.


Université de Genève's Entity Type Entity Type

Université de Genève is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université de Genève's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université de Genève's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université de Genève does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Genève's main facilities:


Université de Genève's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Université de Genève's Library


Université de Genève's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Université de Genève's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Université de Genève's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Genève's main services:


Université de Genève's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Université de Genève's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université de Genève's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Université de Genève's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Université de Genève's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université de Genève's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université de Genève is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1835


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université de Genève's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra Group
  • International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)
  • 4EU+ Alliance

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université de Genève 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Université de Genève's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Université de Genève's Facebook page Université de Genève's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Université de Genève's X (formerly Twitter) page Université de Genève's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Université de Genève's YouTube channel Université de Genève's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Université de Genève's Instagram page Université de Genève's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Université de Genève's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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