Students
Tuition Fee
Not Available
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
Not Available
Duration
Not Available
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Environmental Sciences | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Natural Science
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2026-09-01-
2027-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


University Program Information

The University of Geneva offers a wide range of programs for students. The programs are divided into several faculties, including Sciences, Medicine, Letters, and Sciences of Society.


Faculties

  • Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Letters
  • Sciences of Society
    • Economy and Management
    • Law
    • Theology
    • Psychology and Education Sciences
    • Translation and Interpretation
    • Centers and Institutes

Programs

The University of Geneva offers various programs, including:


  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
  • Continuing Education

Master's Programs

The Master's programs offered by the University of Geneva include:


  • Development Territorial
  • Gender Studies
  • Political and Cultural Geography
  • International Economic History
  • Communication and Digital Cultures
  • Public Management
  • Political Science
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Socioeconomics
  • Sociology

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Master's programs at the University of Geneva vary depending on the program. However, the general requirements include:


  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  • Language proficiency in French (level B2) and English (level B1)
  • Academic results and motivation

Specific Program Requirements

  • Development Territorial: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as science politics, sociology, or geography
  • Gender Studies: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as sociology, anthropology, or psychology
  • Political and Cultural Geography: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as geography, politics, or sociology

Research Areas

The University of Geneva has several research areas, including:


  • Development Territorial
  • Gender Studies
  • Political and Cultural Geography
  • International Economic History
  • Communication and Digital Cultures
  • Public Management
  • Political Science
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Socioeconomics
  • Sociology

Institutes and Centers

The University of Geneva has several institutes and centers, including:


  • Institute of Economic History Paul Bairoch
  • Institute of Governance of the Environment and Territorial Development
  • Medialab
  • Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics
  • Institute of Gender Studies
  • Institute of Citizenship Studies
  • Institute of Sociological Research

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar at the University of Geneva includes:


  • Registration: January 15 - February 28
  • Classes: September - June
  • Exams: January - June

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees at the University of Geneva vary depending on the program and the student's nationality. However, the general tuition fees range from 500 to 2,000 Swiss francs per semester.


Scholarships

The University of Geneva offers several scholarships to students, including:


  • Bourse Développement territorial des Suds: A scholarship of 20,000 Swiss francs per year for students enrolled in the Development Territorial program.
  • Other scholarships: The University of Geneva also offers other scholarships to students, including scholarships for international students and scholarships for students with financial needs.
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