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Université de Genève
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On exchange in Switzerland
The land of majestic mountains, placid lakes, St Bernard dogs, punctual trains, CERN and chocolates!
Costs
- Living: ± 78% higher than in Belgium
- Rent: ± 137% higher than in Belgium
- More info here.
Did you know?
Cheese is king in Switzerland! The country’s most typical national dish is cheese fondue.
University portrait
Founded in 1559 by Jean Calvin, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is dedicated to teaching, research and dialogue with society. With more than 17’000 students of some 150 different nationalities, it is Switzerland’s second largest university. Just like the city of Geneva itself, the University enjoys a strong international reputation, both for the quality of its research and the excellence of its education. This acclaim has been won in part due to its strong ties to many national and international Geneva-based organizations, such as the World Health Organization, the International Telecommunications Union, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
General information
- Website university
- Why come to Geneva
- Conversion scale
- Bachelor students take a fixed equivalent course package: more info
- Master students can compose their own course package. They can choose to take up courses with an equivalent content as at KU Leuven or they can choose to take complementary courses with a content that is not an offer at the KU Leuven.
Academic calendar
The academic year is divided in 2 semesters with exams after each period and resits in August
- Semester 1: September – February
- Semester 2: February – June
Language & requirements
Language of instruction:
- English and French
Requirements:
There are no specific language requirements for English and French for exchange students but a minimum level B2 is recommended.
Scholarships
Former exchange students
Curious about the experiences of former exchange students?
Contact
For specific questions about an exchange please contact the coordinator internationalisation of your study programme and/or the faculty coordinator internationalisation.