Program Overview

Overview

The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) invites you to an invaluable experience in an international environment. By undertaking our accelerated one-semester-foundation short course, you will gain first-hand exposure into the world of diplomacy and international relations. Students get to understand the work of the international organisations and how diplomatic actors face new issues, draft policies and achieve amicable solutions through negotiations. GSD’s foundation programme provides a hands-on training experience that will equip you to engage in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Whether your background or interest lies in the private, public or the non-profit sector, GSD would like to encourage a fulfilling and useful experience that will enhance knowledge and boost a lasting career.

We will provide opportunities to gain reputable contacts, experience and resources in the field of International Relations and Diplomacy through the promotion of the different international events in the area and, of course, our distinguished faculty.

We guarantee an increase in knowledge and awareness of contemporary issues through a range of seminars and guest lectures from high level experts and officials from the international environment.

Programme Structure

Immersion programme with credits:

Candidates of the Foundation programme with credits will receive an Official Certificate of Completion and a grade transcript with the credits earned at the end of the semester. The credits earned could be used to continue obtaining a Bachelor or a Master degree depending on their respective level.

Foundation programme without credits:

Candidates will receive an Official Certificate of Completion at the end of the semester.

Participation in the Foundation programme without credits does not result in any European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credit points, as there are no mandatory exams for candidates auditing classes.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

• Duration: 14 weeks
• Intakes: September and February of each year
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Language of study: English
• Prerequisites: CV, transcripts and a motivation letter.

Tuition fee

• Foundation Programme with credits: CHF 7,500
• Immersion Programme without credits: CHF 5,500
• Application fee: CHF 300 (non-refundable)
• Enrolment fee: CHF 500 (non-refundable)

These fees do NOT include travel, living accommodation, meals, medical or health insurance and the required study trip.