University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #22
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 19,078
- International students
- 43%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1559
Overview
The University of Geneva (UNIGE), founded in 1559, is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It ranks among the top 100 universities globally and is a member of the League of European Research Universities. UNIGE has 9 faculties, 13 interfaculty centres and institutes, and offers over 613 study courses to 19,078 students. The university maintains strong ties with international organisations in Geneva such as the WHO, ICRC, and CERN, and has partnerships with 430 institutions in 73 countries.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Law
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Economics and Management
- Translation and Interpretation
- Theology
- Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Physics
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Neuroscience
Accreditation: Swiss Accreditation Council (AAQ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $1,130 / year
Domestic students
CHF 500 / semester
Semester fee is CHF 500 per semester (CHF 1,000 per academic year) for all students. A one-time application registration fee of CHF 65 applies to candidates holding a non-Swiss/non-Liechtenstein secondary diploma; this amount is deducted from the first semester tuition.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Information Systems and Business Analytics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | September 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.