Program Overview

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Faculty of Geosciences and Environment

The Faculty of Geosciences and Environment is a unique entity in Switzerland that combines humanities and natural sciences.

About the Faculty

• Created in 2004
• Combines human and natural sciences
• Unique in Switzerland

Governance and Structure

• Governance
• Missions and values
• Legal and regulatory framework
• Annual meetings
• Appointments and promotions
• Honoraria
• Institute of Geography and Sustainability
• Institute of Earth Sciences
• Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics

Training

The faculty offers a comprehensive education in geography, earth sciences, and environment, from the first year of the Bachelor's degree to the doctorate.

• Bachelor in geosciences and environment
• MA in Tourism Studies
• MA in Foundations and Practices of Sustainability
• MSc in geography, environment and planning
• MSc in Environmental Sciences
• MSc in Earth Sciences
• MSc in biogeosciences
• Master TRACEE
• Mobility and exchanges
• Interfaculty seminar
• Continuing and online training

Search

The faculty brings together natural and human sciences to conduct transdisciplinary research.

• Institute of Geography and Sustainability
• Institute of Earth Sciences
• Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics
• Prizes and distinctions
• Partners and scientific societies

MSc in Geography, Environment and Planning

Overview

The MSc in Geography, Environment, and Planning is a master's program that offers a comprehensive education in geography, environment, and planning.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 to 6 semesters
• Credits: 120 ECTS
• Language: French (level C1) and English (level B2)
• Cost: CHF 580 per semester
• Admission Deadline: April 30 for the fall semester

###Specializations Students can choose from four specializations:

• Generalist
• Specialization during the course

Curriculum

The program includes a range of courses, including:

• Curriculum
• Admission requirements
• 30 ECTS program
• Internships
• Memoirs
• Professional opportunities

Research and Professional Opportunities

The program prepares students for a range of research and professional opportunities, including:

• Transdisciplinary research
• Socio-environmental management of territories
• Collaboration with local actors

Support and Resources

The university offers a range of support and resources for students, including:

• Mobility and exchange (mobility and exchange)
• Aid and support (financial aid and support)
• Disability and special needs support