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University of Geneva is in Geneva, Switzerland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in French. Tuition for international students: CHF 500 (≈ US$603) per term (reference). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma 32 points, without bonus points; UK A-levels 2 of 3 A-levels grade B, 3rd grade C; GCSEs grade 5. Applying: intake: September; application fee CHF 65.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition CHF 500 per term (≈ US$603) (varies by programme)
Money from the collegeNo named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet.
Chances of admissionIB Diploma: 32 points, without bonus points. UK A-levels: 2 of 3 A-levels grade B, 3rd grade C; GCSEs grade 5. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Application deadlinesEarliest: Apr 30 (Late applications)
Where and how students liveGeneva · 5 km from GVA airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Available (apply)
Working while studyingnot yet determined
After graduationnot yet determined

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
English proficiencyNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Programmes taught in French: Bachelor in Economics and Management · 3 years
Source (2)
“Durée des études: 3 ans (6 semestres)”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Langues d'enseignement: Français, Anglais.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Programmes taught in French: Bachelor in International Relations (BARI) · 3 years
Source (2)
“Le Bachelor en relations internationales (BARI) de l'Université de Genève permet”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“DURÉE DES ÉTUDES 3 ans (6 semestres)”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Programmes taught in French: Bachelor in Law · 3 years
Source (2)
“Durée des études: 3 ans (6 semestres)”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Langue d'enseignement: Français. Connaissance passive de l'allemand recommandée en raison de l'importance de cette langue dans la pratique juridique suisse (cours de terminologie juridique allemande en deuxième année d'études).”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Programmes taught in French: Bachelor in Psychology · 3 years
Source (2)
“Le Bachelor en psychologie introduit à l'étude scientifique des comportements et du psychisme humain, que ce soit au niveau individuel ou à l'échelle d'un groupe social.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“3 ans (6 semestres)”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • IB Diploma: 32 points, without bonus points ↗
  • UK A-levels: 2 of 3 A-levels grade B, 3rd grade C; GCSEs grade 5 ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
September (reference)
Source (2)
“Pour le semestre d'automne, les candidatures doivent être soumises au plus tard le 28 février pour les candidat-es soumis-es à l'examen complémentaire des hautes écoles suisses (ECUS) ou à visa, et le 30 avril pour les autres candidat-es.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Seul le Baccalauréat universitaire en théologie (à distance) est ouvert au semestre de printemps.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application fee
CHF 65 one-time (≈ US$78)
Source (2)
“Payer l'émolument d'inscription de CHF 65.-, si requis (Article 11 du Règlement interne relatif aux taxes universitaires et aux émoluments).”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Il est nécessaire de payer l'émolument de CHF 65.- pour déposer la candidature.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Late applications — Application — September intakeApr 30 (reference)
Source (2)
“Pour le semestre d'automne, les candidatures doivent être soumises au plus tard le 28 février pour les candidat-es soumis-es à l'examen complémentaire des hautes écoles suisses (ECUS) ou à visa, et le 30 avril pour les autres candidat-es.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Délai d'inscription: 30 avril 2027 (28 février 2027 pour les candidat-es soumis-es, d'après leur nationalité, à un visa selon les prescriptions de la Confédération)”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionCHF 500 per term (≈ US$603) (reference)
Bachelor in Economics and Management: CHF 500 per term (≈ US$603) (reference)
Bachelor in Psychology: CHF 500 per term (≈ US$603) (reference)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs (college estimate)CHF 1,800–CHF 1,900 per month (≈ US$2,200–2,300) (reference)
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Sources (5)
“Le coût des taxes semestrielles est de 500 CHF par semestre (65 CHF de taxes fixes et 435 CHF de taxes d’encadrement).”
vie-de-campus.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“CHF 500.- par semestre”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“CHF 500.- par semestre”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Voici une estimation mensuelle indicative (en francs):”
vie-de-campus.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Total estimé: 1800 à 1900.”
vie-de-campus.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Available (apply)
Source (4)
“L'inscription en tant que candidat-e est gratuite, mais ne constitue pas une garantie d'obtenir un logement.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Le bureau des logements attribue les logements en fonction de la disponibilité. L'attribution des logements se fait selon le principe du « premier arrivé, premier servi ».”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“être étudiant-e de l'Université de Genève, inscrit-e en bachelor ou en master.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Il gère environ 800 logements.”
www.unige.ch ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Post-study work visa (name and length)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗

Location

City / stateGeneva
Nearest major airportGeneva International Airport (GVA), about 5 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q503473 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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