University of Zurich

The origins of the University of Zurich date back as far as 1525. It was chartered in 1833, becoming the first European university founded by a democratic state without ecclesiastical or royal patronage. It is Switzerland's largest university, and its seven faculties encompass over 140 academic departments and institutes, offering a choice of more than 100 different degree-granting programs as well as interdisciplinary centres, laboratories and study programs whose work cuts across traditional departmental boundaries.

The University is home to 25'000 students, 1'400 mid-level faculty and nearly 500 professors, almost half of whom are from other nations than Switzerland. In order to attract the best and brightest minds worldwide, the University strives to provide an ideal setting for research and education.

The University of Zurich has a long tradition of excellence and innovation: it was the first university in Europe to accept female students; it has always employed the most renowned teaching staff (Albert Einstein was a professor at the University!); it fosters the highest quality of research – the work of Nobel laureates such as Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and Rolf M. Zinkernagel testifies to this.

The University is counted among the world's top institutions for its cutting-edge research in various global and European rankings. It is also proud to be a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), the top tier of European research institutions. The University actively promotes and supports collaboration in research and teaching with national and international partners.

Numerous University and privately funded fellowships and research grants, as well as generous funding by the Swiss National research Foundation, provide junior academic staff with interesting opportunities and help attract and support the brightest scholars and researchers from all over the world. Promising junior researchers are supported both abroad and at home.

The University of Zurich is a research-based institution and provides a stimulating and inspiring environment for the advancement of innovative, high-quality teaching with service departments such as the multi-media and E-learning Centre. It has repeatedly been awarded prizes for its e-learning environment. It also offers PhD programs to the very best students at its different graduate schools.

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ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Consistently ranked the top university in continental Europe, ETH Zurich is a leading player in the world of research and education in Switzerland and worldwide.

The 16 Department of ETH Zurich offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs in engineering, mathematics and the natural sciences. All degree programs provide a solid scientific base, equipping ETH graduates with the flexibility the need to apply their knowledge and skills in industry, business or the public sector, as entrepreneurs or scientists. The excellent infrastructure and the attractive urban environment of Zurich make ETH Zurich the ideal place for creative personalities.

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University of St.Gallen (HSG)

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) was founded as a "Business Academy" in 1898 - in the heyday of St.Gallen embroidery - and offered its first lectures in 1899. The HSG continues to pursue the goal of providing its more than 6000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law and social sciences.

With success: the University of St.Gallen has constantly been ranked among the top business schools in Europe. Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB International underline its commitment to a holistic curriculum that meets the highest academic standards.

The HSG aims to develop students both in professional and personal terms.

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) offers five Bachelor's courses in Business Administration, Economics, International Affairs, Law, and Economics and Law.

Four out of ten Master's Programs are taught in the English language: The Master's Programs in Banking and Finance, Strategy and International Management, Quantitative Economics and Finance, and International Affairs and Governance.

Furthermore the HSG offers several Doctoral Programs (PhD) in Management, Economics and Finance, International Affairs and Political Economy, Organizational Studies and Cultural Theory, and Law.

The Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES-HSG) is famous for its full-time MBA and several Executive MBAs.

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Università della Svizzera italiana, USI

The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), also known as the University of Lugano, is an Italian- and English-speaking university. USI comprises four Faculties: Architecture on the Mendrisio campus; Communication Sciences, Economics, and Informatics on the Lugano campus. USI is active in many innovative fields of research and participates in numerous national and international research networks. Fostering exchange and contact with the professions and its alumni, USI also provides its graduates with career guidance, ensuring a smooth transition to the workplace.

With more than half of its students and professors coming from abroad and most Master's programs taught in English, USI has grown into a multilingual academic institution with great international breadth. USI's small size, its high teacher-to-students ratio, the integration of different disciplines, and top-quality technical and IT infrastructure make up the ideal conditions for study and research in a cosmopolitan and multicultural environment.

Ten years of age last anniversary, and the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is sprucing up for a new challenge, a crucial phase for its future. USI has no long and solid tradition to rely on. However, this is hardly a drawback: on the contrary, a young USI is receptive to all sorts of opportunities to explore and pioneer. It is willing to take on enriching new initiatives; free to put forward strategies to meet the challenges confronting modern people: the environment, the economy, society, and the new technologies.

USI stands out in the Swiss academic landscape for its original teaching programs, both at Bachelor's and Master's level. These are informed by regional and historical-cultural motives, but equally by an inspired readiness to act on the reforms currently implemented in higher education. Look at the Academy of Architecture and the Faculty of Economics: their creation was fully justified, the former by a glowing centuries-old tradition, and the latter by the strength of Lugano's financial centre, with its resonance nationwide and worldwide. Then look at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, unique of its kind in Switzerland, and the Faculty of Informatics, well on its way to becoming the third centre of excellence in Switzerland after the two Federal Institutes of Technology. Both Faculties are eminently equipped to answer the call for experts and professionals to be trained in fields whose impact on social change, and consequently on change in our lifestyle, is likely to increase.

Combined with its privileged geographic position - USI acting as a bridge between the South (Lombardy) and the North (the rest of Switzerland across the Alps) - these choices give our university an identity of its own. USI is characterized by steadily rising student numbers, growing success in research and the international mix of its actors (the highest proportion in Switzerland), whether students, research and doctoral assistants, or professors.

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University of Neuchâtel

Founded in 1909, the University of Neuchâtel offers one-of-a-kind specialized training supported by unique research centers, which make it a desirable place to study. Structured on a human scale, the University of Neuchâtel gives the highest priority to its students. Optimal supervision, high professor availability, a mentoring system where advanced students help first year students to overcome difficulties that may arise at the beginning of their degree programs: all the elements are in place to succeed in one's studies.

Conscious of its quality of teaching and research, the Alma Mater in Neuchâtel is open now more than ever to the rest of the world. All faculties offer "euro-compatible" studies at both Bachelor's and Master's level. This international breadth is the result of its special expertise in biology, hydrogeology, ethnology, law (Master of Law, Option Health Law and Biotechnology: unique in Switzerland), as well as the proficiency of its Institute of Research in Economics (IRENE) and its Center for the Understanding of Social Processes (MAPS). With more than 20% of the students from abroad, the University of Neuchâtel confirms its attractiveness on the international scene.. Several mobility agreements make it possible to spend short periods of time at universities abroad.

Furthermore, the University offers several practical advantages: an abundance of sports and cultural activities, an efficient student-run housing service, help with occupational integration, up-to-date computer facilities and infrastructures, French courses for non-native speakers of French, social services, day care, etc.

Last but not least, the city of Neuchâtel is an advantage in itself. Located between mountains and a lake, this beautiful medieval city built in yellow sandstone offers all the advantages of a large town without itsdrawbacks, such as traffic, pollution, and others. Cinema, theatre, music festivals: the region offers an abundance of cultural events catering to all tastes. Furthermore, sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed: whether looking for individual or team sports, mountain or water activities, running, biking or skiing, sports lovers will find Neuchâtel an ideal training ground to stay in shape all year round.

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University of Lucerne

The University of Lucerne, founded in 2000, is the youngest university in Switzerland, however, its academic roots stretching back to the 17th century. A dynamic and aspiring higher education institution, it offers students a high quality experience in a very personal and supportive environment.

The university's academic teaching and research activities are done in departments organised in three faculties: Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Theology. Study programmes range from law, sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, study of religions, anthropology, history, and politics to Jewish studies and theology. Numerous combined degrees and various integrated degrees emphasise the strongly interdisciplinary approach.

As the only university in Central Switzerland it is situated in the heart of the beautiful city of Lucerne (www.luzern.ch). The cultural and leisure offers of the city with theatre, museums or the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern, but also Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains contribute to an attractive study environment.

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University of Lausanne

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) was founded in 1537 as an academy and became a comprehensive university in the 19th century. In 2003, the UNIL decided to transfer the basic sciences to the neighbouring Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, with which the UNIL maintains a very close cooperation. This strong move made additionnal resources available to reinforce the life and human sciences departments, giving the UNIL the clear identity it can rely upon now.

The UNIL comprises nowadays seven faculties where approximately 11,000 students and 2,600 researchers work and study.

Location
Lausanne is situated in the heart of the French-speaking region of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. The UNIL main campus is located in an exceptionally green and spacious lakeside setting on the western part of the city. An excellent public transport network (subway, bus) allows to reach downtown Lausanne in just a few minutes.

Faculties
The UNIL is composed of seven faculties:

• Theology and Religious Studies
• Law and Criminal Justice
• Arts
• Social and Political Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Geosciences and Environment
• Biology and Medicine

Research and teaching
The UNIL is active in research and teaching: all professors are researchers and students benefit immediately from the latest developments in their field. The quality of the research is reflected by the UNIL's desirable position in various citation indexes and rankings. The UNIL is especially strong in Finance, Forensic Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences (Geochemistry, Industrial Ecology), and life sciences (Immunology, Neurosciences, Genomics, Evolutionary Biology).

The UNIL offers Bachelor, Master, postgraduate, PhD and continuing education programmes. The programmes are attractive: more than 50% of the Master's students in Business and Economics hold a degree from another university.

Quality
Quality is a priority of the institution. The UNIL has developped an original quality evaluation process initially focused on teaching, then extended to research and recently to the administrative management. The Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance of the Swiss Universities has praised this quality evaluation process.

Teaching language
Courses are taught in French, and several Master's programmes in Business, Economics, and Biology are taught entirely in English, as is also the case for some executive programmes.

An international environment
The UNIL attracts researchers and students from the five continents: more that 30% of the teaching staff and 20% of the students come from abroad. The UNIL actively encourages exchanges by establishing cooperation agreements with partner universities all over the world.

Sustainable development
For more than 20 years the UNIL has been taking concrete and effective measures to reduce its impact on environment. Original solutions have been implemented, such as, among many others, the use of the water of the nearby lake to cool down the buildings in summer. To reinforce this policy and make it more visible, the UNIL is currently setting up an "Agenda 21" for the management and maintenance of the campus.

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EPFL, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne

The Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of the two prestigious Swiss federal institutes of technology. From its foundation in 1853, EPFL has evolved into a strategic centre of innovation in Switzerland and an internationally recognized institution. Nowadays, it regularly ranks among the best universities in Europe and in the world in academic rankings. Over the years, EPFL has become increasingly international, recruiting the best students and outstanding faculty worldwide. With 112 nationalities on campus, 50% of its faculty and 60% of its PhD students from abroad, no wonder EPFL has been ranked one of the most international campuses by the Times of Higher Education Supplement.

Throughout its history, EPFL has kept evolving, revamping its programmes or creating new curricula to anticipate scientific and technological developments. Today, EPFL offers complete curricula in basic sciences, engineering, computer science and communication systems, life sciences, architecture, civil and environmental engineering, both at Bachelor's and Master's level. It also offers Master programmes in Nuclear Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Management of Technology and Financial Engineering. To students interested in getting involved in research, the Doctoral School offers 19 PhD programmes across the various research institutes of EPFL.

The programmes are structured to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research. Throughout their studies, students have the opportunity to be actively involved in research projects in the campus' 250 laboratories and research groups. EPFL offers ideal conditions for multidisciplinary research and plays an important role in a variety of scientific and industrial partnerships (Blue Brain, Space Centre, Solar Impulse, and many others).

In addition to its commitment to high standards in education and research, EPFL strongly supports technology transfer and the creation of new enterprises, particularly through its on-campus Science Park, which hosts over 100 companies, plus about 15 start-ups every year.

EPFL delivers highly regarded degrees and its graduates enjoy excellent international or domestic employment opportunities. Not surprisingly, 92% of them find a position within 6 months of their graduation.

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University of Geneva

Founded in 1559 by Jean Calvin, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is dedicated to thinking, teaching, dialogue and research. With 13 379 students of more than 140 different nationalities, it is Switzerland's second larger university, after Zurich's. It also has the highest rate of female enrolment (61% as against a national average of 49.7%). UNIGE's buildings are spread across the city, thus ensuring a strong link between student and city life, and certain research centres are located in the country or near the lakeshore.

UNIGE is composed of seven faculties (Sciences, Medicine, Arts, Social Science and Economics, Law, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Theology) and the School of Translation and Interpretation. There are also several Interdisciplinary Centres (informatics, neurosciences and environment). Having completed its transition to the «Bologna System» in 2007, UNIGE is now part of the European Space of Higher Education. It offers more than 340 types of degrees and more than 200 Continuing Education programmes covering an extremely wide variety of fields: exact sciences, medicine and humanities.

UNIGE develops its priorities along six axes: life sciences (from gene to patient), physical sciences (from atoms to galaxies), neurosciences (from neurone to philosophy), historical sciences, environmental sciences and finance andsociety. UNIGE is host to three National Centres of Com-petence in Research: Frontiers in Genetics, Materials with Novel Electronic Properties (MaNEP) and Affective Sciences.

Through its participation in the League of European Research Universities (LERU), UNIGE stands out as one of the 20 best research universities in Europe. It is also a member of other international networks: the International Forum of Public Universities (FIUP), which brings together some twenty universities, that are recognized within their country for the importance they give to research and their sound contribu-tion to the development of society, and the Coimbra Group, an association of long-established European multidisciplinary universities meeting high international standards and com-mitted to creating special academic and cultural ties in order to promote internationalization, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society.

UNIGE is active in the European Union Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, and regularly collaborates with institutions such as the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), a European organization for research in astronomy, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the NASA. Moreover, it maintains a privileged connection with the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN).

Based on its unique international presence in Europe, UNIGE has continuously strengthened its ties with the interna-tional and nongovernmental organizations established in Geneva, such as the United Nations Organization (UNO), the World Health Organization (WHO) the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), or the International Com-mittee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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University of Fribourg

Switzerland's only bilingual university, the University of Fribourg has cultivated since its foundation an international atmosphere, which it retains to the present day. Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees can be completed in French, German, or a combination of both, with additional classes taught in English at the Master's level. Close links between scientific research and academic teaching are typical for studies at all levels in Fribourg.

The University is made up of five schools: the Faculties of Theology, of Law, of Economics and Social Sciences, of Arts, and of Science. Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged, with programs and classes ranging from European Studies, to Ethics & Human Rights, to Biomedical and Environmental Sciences. In addition, the University's dedication to new fields of research, such as Nanomaterials, Competitiveness and Multilingualism, keeps students as well as professors constantly striving to break new ground.

In its Charter, the university places a special emphasis on the quality of teaching and the quality of the relationship between student and teacher.

Studying in the medieval town of Fribourg, students find themselves surrounded by a beautiful landscape, with remarkable historical and cultural depth; they also experience the special flair of a true university town, with nearly 10,000 students from around the world, making up a large proportion of the town's 40,000 inhabitants.

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University of Bern

The University of Bern offers top quality across the board: it enjoys special recognition in leading-edge disciplines, is reputed for the excellent quality of its teaching, offers a delightful setting, and a campus environment intimately linked to the social, economic and political life of the city.

The university's comprehensive offering includes 8 faculties, some 160 institutes, 40 Bachelor- and 60 Masterprogrammes, PhD in all disciplines and more than 200 executive programmes. Courses include theology, humanities, law, the economic and social sciences, medicine, veterinary medicine and sciences. With 14,000 students, it is of mid-range size among Swiss universities. Unlike the bigger institutions, it retains a human dimension and a warm and friendly atmosphere. The central geographic location and its attractive programs, draw students from all Switzerland's language communities and from abroad. Fees remain very affordable and there is a vast choice of rented accommodation.

The University of Bern academic and research organisation prides itself on its interdisciplinarity, exemplified by its three National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR): Climate, North-South and International Trade Regulation. The University is actively involved in a wide range of European and worldwide research projects, notably in the field of Space Research, Dental Medicine.

During the academic year, the university offers some 300 courses, training sessions and competitions in more than 90 sports disciplines, ranging from Ragga Hip Hop to paragliding. Students are invited to join in any of the numerous groups and associations such as the Bern University Theatre, the Uni Big Band or the university choir; they can take part in many interest groups or fraternities.

Most of the institutes are located in the Länggasse, a lively student quarter that offers a wide range of places to eat and drink: snack bars, restaurants and cafes are an invitation to wind down. The railway station and city centre with an abundance of shops are just a few minutes' walk from the different university buildings.

The city of Bern is listed among the cities that offer the best quality of life in the world. The people of Bern are welcoming and peaceable, and the old town of Bern, nestling in a breath-taking setting surrounded by the Swiss Alps, is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Swiss capital also has an outstandingly broad range of cultural activities. There are plenty of green areas in which to relax, and, for the local, there is nothing more vivifying than a daily dip in the Aare river.

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University of Basel

Tradition
The city of Basel is home to the oldest university in Switzerland. Founded upon the initiative of local citizens in 1460, Basel University is a modern and attractive centre of teaching, learning, and research situated in the heart of the historic old town.
Since 1996 Basel University has been selfmanaged whilst remaining under the jurisdiction of the Cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Land. It provides committed individuals from all over the world with a strong academic community and an inspiring work environment. It is home to 3,500 staff. Its annual budget is approximately 500 million Swiss francs, of which one fourth each is borne by the two sponsoring cantons. The remaining costs are covered through federal contributions, third-party funding, other cantons, and tuition fees.

Full University Status
Basel University has full university status. It offers degree programmes across the arts and sciences, ranging from Archaeology to Zoology. One of our distinctive strengths is the focus on «Culture» and «Life Sciences».

Popular
Comprising 7600 undergraduate and 3700 postgraduate and doctoral students, Basel University is comparatively small by European standards. Our 320 professors and 1300 academic staff are dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering independent thinking and socially responsible action.
We are proud of our high female student roll (56%) – tending upwards – and an increasing number of international students (20%).

Successful
Our mission is to accomplish first-class research, teaching, and public service. We rank among the world’s one hundred best universities and boast top-ten place among German-speaking universities.

Modern
Basel University is committed to offering degree programmes designed to meet present-day needs and concerns. All programmes have been reviewed in accordance with official Bologna guidelines and the University has successfully introduced the new, two-tier Bachelor and Master system across all faculties.

Beyond Borders
Basel University is a founding member of EUCOR, a transnational network of the five Upper Rhine universities established twenty years ago. A joint student card facilitates easy access to all partner universities, thereby promoting first-hand cross-cultural experience and learning.
Information on all EUCOR joint programmes is available at http://www.eucor-uni.org/site/Home-198.html.

Diversity
Basel University comprises the following seven faculties (percentages indicate the share of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students):

1. Faculty of Humanities 28%
2. Faculty of Science 22%
3. Faculty of Medicine 18%
4. Faculty of Law 13%
5. Faculty of Business and Economics 10%
6. Faculty of Psychology 8%
7. Faculty of Theology 1%

Attractive
The city of Basel has much to offer its visitors. Its remarkable location on the Rhine bend where Switzerland, France, and Germany meet at the heart of western Europe make Basel a bustling, diverse, and open-minded city. It is an important economic hub and prides itself on a unique range of culture and outstanding quality of life.

Labour Market
The close relation of Uni Basel with its local industry – among them well known global players like Roche, Novartis and Syngenta – as well as with international organisations and banking institutes like the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) open excellent opportunities for Basel graduates. Furthermore, the Uni Basel Career Service Centre assists young graduates by bridging the way to the dynamic job market of Switzerland.

Uni Basel Alumni
Joining one of the Alumni associations links graduates to the extensive network of academic professionals in their respective discipline.

Campus
Basel University and its departments are located right in the City Centre linking the picturesque medieval Old Town of Basel to the top-notch research facilities of the Novartis Campus. In the coming years, Uni Basel will invest 1.5 Bn $US in order to revamp its facilities and to confirm its position as one of the most attractive and up-to-date research universities in Europe.

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University of Zurich

The University of Zurich was founded in 1833, though its origins stretch back as far as 1525 and the days of protestant reformer Ulrich Zwingli. Today the University enjoys international renown as a place of education and research. Two thousand lecturers in 140 special institutes provide the broadest range of subjects and courses available from any Swiss seat of higher education. With 24,000 students and 1,900 graduates every year, Zurich is also Switzerland’s largest university. The University provides academic services, works with the private sector and considers itself part of a national and global network for the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge.
Zurich’s international reputation is based on groundbreaking research, particularly in molecular biology, brain research and anthropology, and on the work of the University Hospital and Veterinary Hospital.
The University’s researchers, lecturers and students benefit from the infrastructure that Zurich provides as a center of teaching and research. Apart from its own institutions, the University offers its members access to archive collections, libraries and the facilities of the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), as well as to the city’s private institutions. Nine museums and collections, covering subjects from anthropology to zoology, constitute yet another valuable academic resource.

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University of St Gallen (hsg)

University of St.Gallen (HSG)
Graduate School of Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences

The University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, was founded as a "Business Academy" in 1898 - in the heyday of the St.Gallen embroidery industry - and offered its first lectures in 1899. The HSG continues to pursue the goal of providing its more than 6,000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law, and social sciences. With success: the University of St.Gallen has constantly been ranked among the top business schools in Europe. Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB International underline its commitment to a holistic curriculum that meets the highest academic standards.

Academic structure
The University of St.Gallen (HSG) has developed a unique academic structure to satisfy the demands of society and the economy to promote graduates with intellectual flexibility and intercultural qualifications. The HSG aims to develop students both in professional and personal terms by providing them with an education based on a humanistic approach.

The HSG's course structure consists of three pillars and three levels. The three levels stand for the Assessment Level, the Bachelor's Level and the Master's Level. Undergraduate studies are composed of the Assessment and Bachelor's Levels. On this level, five majors taught in the German language are on offer. Four out of the ten Master's Programs are entirely taught in the English language.

Besides these three academic levels, courses consist of three didactic, subject-related pillars of Contact Studies, Independent Studies and Contextual Studies. Contact Studies consist of lectures and seminars in small groups. Students have to attend program-specific compulsory courses, core electives and independent electives. Independent Studies are multimedia supported and interactive, and they reinforce students' personal responsibility. In terms of subject matter, they complement Contact Studies. Contextual Studies consist of courses in cultural awareness, leadership skills and critical thinking.

Research
The crystallization points of the globally recognized HSG research are the 40 institutes and research centres, which are an integral part of the University. The directors of the institutes double as HSG professors. Bringing theory and practice together, the institutes provide an important input for teaching at the University and play a significant role in furthering the careers of young academics. The 80 tenured professors, 60 assistant professors and senior lecturers, and more than 300 lecturers and 300 assistants, plus distinguished visiting professors cultivate the scientific discourse with the students.

Campus
The University of St.Gallen (HSG) offers the latest facilities and services to support individual and collaborative learning, including web-based communication platforms and wireless LAN. The library contains around 400,000 bound volumes, some 1,500 journals and a vast selection of e-journals. To keep body and mind in balance a full spectrum of sports activities awaits the students, from aerobics to yoga. The University's attractive location between Lake Constance and the Alps makes St.Gallen an ideal setting for all kinds of leisure activities.

Internationality
The University of St.Gallen is bilingual: German and English
- Bachelor's Level: numerous courses are taught in the English Language
- Master's Level: four programs are taught in English: The Master's Programs in Banking and Finance, Strategy and International Management, International Affairs and Governance, Quantitative Economics and Finance
- Doctoral Level: most of the ten Ph.D. programs are taught in English
- Executive education: full-time MBA (English), Five EMBAs (three in German, two in English; General Management, Global Management, Technology Management, Business Engineering, Financial Services)

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to promoting international students and faculty, as well as the international orientation of its teaching:
- 34% of students come from 80 different nations
- 48% of faculty come from abroad
- Selected visiting professors from various countries

The HSG is a member of the following networks:
- Community of European Management Schools and International Companies (CEMS)
- Partnership in International Management (PIM)
- Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)

Partner universities:
- Possibility of exchange semesters at 150 partner universities worldwide
- 400 guest students per year

Double-degree programs with reputed partner universities:
- Science Po, Paris; Fletcher School, Tufts University, Boston; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Bocconi, Milan; ESADE, Barcelona; HEC, Paris; RSM Erasmus, Rotterdam; FGV, Sao Paulo; CEMS network

The HSG supports international networking, for instance with:
- Hub in Singapore
- Asia Research Centre
- Center for Sino-Swiss Competence
- Centro Latinoamericano-Suizo de la Universidad de San Gallen

Appreciation of HSG degrees on the labour market
- HSG degrees are at a premium on the labour market. On average, graduates are able to choose from among 2.4 jobs.
- Search for employment: more than 80% of graduates already have a job at the time of graduation.
- The average salary of the first fixed job is CHF 94,200 for holders of a Bachelor's degree and CHF 96,000 for holders of a Master's degree.
- The quota of HSG alumni in Swiss top management is outstanding. The HSG has the greatest placing power in Switzerland in Business Administration and is the runner-up with regard to Law.

HSG Alumni
HSG Alumni is the official organization of former students of the University of St.Gallen. With more than 19,000 members and 80 Alumni clubs on 4 continents, it is one of Europe's leading associations of this type. Since 1930, the club has been reinforcing the alumni's lifelong bonds with the University, as well as the networks among its members, by means of numerous events and information platforms.

ES-HSG:
The Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES-HSG) offers an English-language full-time MBA and various part-time Executive MBAs.

Contact Information

Country:
Switzerland

Address:
Dufourstrasse 50 , St.Gallen 9000 Switzerland

Switchboard:
41 71 2242111

Fax:
+41 71 224 21 16

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Institut Universitaire Kurt Boesch, Sion

BBA - the career starter
The IUKB BBA programme is designed for high school graduates who wish to start a career in business. Graduates will have acquired knowledge that can be directly applied in the business world.

In the three years of study students will be exposed to all facets of business, including: management, finance, marketing and communication, human resources management, quantitative business analysis (QBA), computer sciences, and law.

After five semesters of core courses, students can major in Management or Tourism.

The modular programme allows students to begin their studies either in October or March.

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University of Neuchâtel

Contact Information

Country:
Switzerland

Address:
Service académique , Avenue du 1er Mars 26 , 2000 Neuchâtel Switzerland

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LES ROCHES International School of Hotel Management

Les Roches is a world-renowned hospitality management college. It is accredited by N.E.A.S.C., USA. and by the Swiss Hotel Association. A recent survey to hiring Managers ranked Les Roches among the top 3 hospitality Management Schools in the world for an international career.

LR offers:
Undergraduate Programs:
- 3 year SHA Diploma in Hotel Management
- 4th year Bachelor in Business Administration (Hospitality)
Graduate programs:
- Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Golf Management
- MBA in Hospitality (through EUM in Madrid)

Les Roches has two campus: one in the French speaking part of Switzerland and the other one in Marbella, south of Spain. Students have also the opportunity to study in Chicago, USA through our partnership with Kendall College.

English is the language of instruction. French, German, Italian and Spanish are the additional languages taught. The program combines academic/practical semesters at the school combined with semester of work experience/internships. These paid internships are done in renowned hotels in Switzerland, in Spain or abroad.

Les Roches international study body represents more than 70 nationalities and its graduates are courted by the world leading hotels.

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University of Lausanne

Founded in 1537, the University of Lausanne is composed of seven faculties where approximately 11,000 students and 2,200 researchers work and study. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach, with close cooperation between students, professors and teaching staff.

The University of Lausanne pursues an active policy of collaboration at both local and international levels.

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Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

From its foundation in 1853 as part of the University of Lausanne, the ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE deLAUSANNE, EPFL, has evolved into a top-ranked research and teaching institution that attracts some of the best intellects in the world. Nearly 10,000 people -- students, professors, scientists and administrative staff -- share this campus in its idyllic spot overlooking the Lake of Geneva and the Alps, with excellent sport facilities.

EPFL offers study programs at four levels: a 180 ECTS-credit Bachelors Program, a 90-120 ECTS-credit Masters Program, a Doctoral School, and a School of Continuing Education.

In 2006-2007, EPFL welcomed more than 6200 students (at all levels). More than 107 nationalities are present in its campus .

The Masters programs are open to students who have already earned a Bachelor degree (or the equivalent.) As a Masters student, you will develop in-depth knowledge in an area of specialty and gain very valuable practical experience in advanced laboratories. The EPFL Masters Degree is an excellent preparation for a successful professional or academic career and is accredited nationally and internationally. We look forward to welcoming you to the EPFL community!

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IMD

IMD is one of the world抯 leading business schools with over 50 years?experience in developing the leadership capabilities of international business executives at every stage of their careers. The majority of our program participants come from medium to large corporations and all have an international orientation to their businesses. Many companies, who begin by sending their managers to IMD programs, go on to develop their relationship with the institute to a closer level and become part of the IMD Learning Network, which provides still further learning advantages.
IMD was established in January 1990, as the successor to two previously independent business schools; IMI, founded in Geneva by Alcan in 1946, and IMEDE, founded in Lausanne in 1957 by Nestl? Incorporated under the name "International Institute for Management Development," IMD, as the institution is known around the world, is a leading provider of Executive Education for large and medium size international businesses, and for individuals. IMD today delivers the best in "real world" learning to build global organizations and individual careers.
Many of the 57 full-time Faculty members, made up of 19 different nationalities, are recognized world authorities in their fields. They divide their time between teaching, carrying out research and acting as consultants to major companies in many industries. This ensures that they remain firmly on top of the latest developments in managerial practice. Faculty draws on this experience to create a particularly effective learning environment that is highly conducive to tackling critical issues facing businesses today.
IMD is truly international. Every year, some 5,500 executives, representing over 70 nationalities, attend more than 20 open-enrollment Executive Development Programs (including an intensive MBA program) as well as company-specific Partnership Programs. They come from virtually every sector of service and manufacturing industries and range from young managers with a few years?experience to board members from major world-class corporations. English is the working language at IMD, though no single business approach or cultural background dominates. We currently have more than 50,000 Alumni based in over 140 countries and more than 40 Alumni clubs worldwide.
The IMD campus is located in the heart of Europe, on the shores of one of Switzerland抯 most beautiful lakes, in one of the world抯 most international regions. It is situated about 40 minutes by road or rail from Geneva, its intercontinental airport, and the home of many international organizations and global corporations.
MD抯 purpose-built campus provides the best possible learning facilities, including auditoriums, study group rooms and meeting rooms equipped with advanced audio-visual and computer equipment. It also includes a restaurant, coffee bar, shops and sports facilities. IMD is a non-residential campus, with participants staying in one of several first-class hotels located within easy walking distance.
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University of Geneva

From the time of its creation in 1559 by Jean Calvin, right up to the recent discovery by University astrophysicists of extrasolar planets, the University of Geneva has continued to grow and develop while maintaining its longstanding tradition of excellence with an international angle.

The University of Geneva is the second largest university in Switzerland and is a public institution of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It pursues three missions: Teaching (classes are, in general, taught in French), research, and service to the wider community.

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The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies - Geneva

• Development Studies
• International Affairs
• International Economics
• International History and Politics
• International Law
• Political Science
  

Contact Information

Country:
Switzerland

Address:
132 rue de Lausanne , PO Box 136 , Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Switchboard:
0041 22 9085700

Fax:
0041229086277

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Neurosciences

Program Description

The Master of Science in neurosciences constitutes an interdisciplinary training in the field of neurosciences and comprises:
� Diverse theoretical training affording students advanced insight into the field as well as mastery of techniques specific to it;
� Research training;
� An initiation to scientific communication.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Sciences

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in: � sciences; � medicine; � psychology; or a diploma considered equivalent.

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Human Medicine

Program Description

Aims: obtain know-how, techniques and skills required for the medical profession; become familiar with the healthy human being and with the illnesses that may afflict human health, including their etiology, their symptoms, their prevention and their treatment; learn to apply the know-how and the techniques acquired in the fields of prevention, diagnostics, therapy and rehabilitation; understand the scientific foundations of medicine
Structure of studies: Fourth year: introduction to clinical procedures and rotations in major clinical services (learning in the clinical environment); fifth year: continuation of rotations, synthesis and preparation for exams (final exam for physicians, second part); sixth year: optional studies and internships (ten months), final exam for physicians, third part

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Medicine

Duration

3 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

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Mathematics and Computer Science

Program Description

Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis
The interface of mathematics and computer science; includes such topics as numerical analysis and algorithms
Second level of basic training in mathematics and computer science

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Sciences

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Qualification

MSc

Entry Requirements

Bachelor in mathematics and computer science, bachelor in mathematics, bachelor in computer science + prerequisite

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Mathematics

Program Description

Second level of basic training in mathematics: analysis, geometry, algebra, topology, knot theory, numerical analysis, statistics
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Sciences

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Qualification

MSc

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Master of Science in Statistics

Program Description

Objectives:
This programme emphasizes practical data analysis, developments of statistical models, and the use of various statistical softwares. The methods are applied to data analysis in economics, social, human and life sciences.
Content:
� Disciplinary: obligatory courses, practical work, optional internship, obligatory thesis and optional courses in other related fields may be taken in other master programmes
� Methodology: introduction to research in statistics, obligatory and optional courses, practical work and obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Social Science and Economics

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Requirements : � Bachelor degree with good knowledge of statistics � Bachelor degree in another discipline and completion of a preliminary programme (up to 60 credits)

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Computer Science

Program Description

Optional courses; practical work; research projects; optional internship outside university; obligatory thesis

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Sciences

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Bachelor or equivalent

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Master of Laws in the Law of State Action

Program Description

The Master of Laws in the Law of State Action offers thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to general interest topics, to public services, social issues and the environment.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Master of Laws in International and European Law

Program Description

The Master of Laws in International and European Law represents a thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to issues of peace and cooperation, international organisations and the European Union, as well as to trade and the individual in an international world.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Master of Laws in Economic Law

Program Description

The Master of Laws in Economic Law offers thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to corporate law, finance, taxes and competition.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Master of Laws in Civil and Criminal Law

Program Description

The Master of Laws in Civil and Criminal Law represents a thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to family law, inheritance, liability, violations and criminal justice.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Qualification

MChem

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Master of Laws

Program Description

The Master of Laws represents a thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of optional courses and thesis requirement enable students to acquire a general education in the various fields of legal studies.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered equivalent to a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Bilingual Master of Laws of the Law Faculties of Geneva and Basel

Program Description

The Master of Laws represents a thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of optional courses and thesis requirement enable students to acquire a general education in the various fields of legal studies. Conducted bilingually, the programme allows students to attend the Faculties of Law in both Geneva and Basel so as to perfect their command of legal language in German and French.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Bilingual Master of Laws in the Law of State Action of the Law Faculties of Geneva and Basel

Program Description

The Master of Laws in the Law of State Action offers thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to general interest topics, to public services, social issues and the environment. Conducted bilingually, the programme allows students to attend the Faculties of Law in both Geneva and Basel so as to perfect their command of legal language in German and French.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Bilingual Master of Laws in International and European Law of the Law Faculties of Geneva and Basel

Program Description

The Master of Laws in International and European Law represents a thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to issues of peace and cooperation, international organisations and the European Union, as well as to trade and the individual in an international world. Conducted bilingually, the programme allows students to attend the Faculties of Law in both Geneva and Basel so as to perfect their command of legal language in German and French.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Bilingual Master of Laws in Economic Law of the Law Faculties of Geneva and Basel

Program Description

The Master of Laws in Economic Law offers thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to corporate law, finance, taxes and competition. Conducted bilingually, the programme allows students to attend the Faculties of Law in both Geneva and Basel so as to perfect their command of legal language in German and French.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Bilingual Master of Laws in Civil and Criminal Law of the Law Faculties of Geneva and Basel

Program Description

The Master of Laws in Civil and Criminal Law represents a thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to family law, inheritance, liability, violations and criminal justice. Conducted bilingually, the programme allows students to attend the Faculties of Law in both Geneva and Basel so as to perfect their command of legal language in German and French.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Law

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.

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Translation

Program Description

he master�s degree is offered with four different specialisations:
-translation studies
-specialised translation
-terminology
-translation technologies
The aim is to train translators to translate both general and specialised texts written in a passive language into their native language or language of acculturation; to reflect on the theory and practice of translation; to develop facility with translation aids and a basic understanding of the technology behind them.

Program Details

Institution

Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree in multilingual communication from the ETI or degree considered equivalent by the Admissions Board; passage of entrance exam for holders of other university degrees

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Spanish

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Russian

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\\\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Romance Languages

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\\\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Modern Greek

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Linguistics

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\\\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Latin

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\\\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Japanese

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Hebrew

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / German

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University's general enrollment conditions. 2. They must also hold a Baccalaur�at universitaire �s lettres (Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, referred to below as a BA) or a degree considered equivalent by the Dean of the Faculty. 3. Candidates who hold a diploma or degree equivalent to at least 180 credits from another faculty of arts or university may be admitted to the Faculty for an MA programme. They may request that their additional credits be treated as equivalents. 4. Candidates for a Ma�trise universitaire �s lettres (Master of Arts/MA) in disciplines requiring specific expertise for a BA may be required to do supplementary studies before being admitted.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / French as a Foreign Language

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / French and Mediaeval Latin

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / French

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Far Eastern Languages and Cultures

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\\\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / English

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis.

Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade.

The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University's general enrollment conditions. 2. They must also hold a Baccalaur�at universitaire �s lettres (Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, referred to below as a BA) or a degree considered equivalent by the Dean of the Faculty. 3. Candidates who hold a diploma or degree equivalent to at least 180 credits from another faculty of arts or university may be admitted to the Faculty for an MA programme. They may request that their additional credits be treated as equivalents. 4. Candidates for a Ma�trise universitaire �s lettres (Master of Arts/MA) in disciplines requiring specific expertise for a BA may be required to do supplementary studies before being admitted.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Classical Tradition

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\\\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Classical Studies

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Chinese

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Arabic

Master of Arts in Humanities / Armenian

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Arabic

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Ancient Greek

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Conference Interpreting

Program Description

The aim is to train conference interpreters to provide the best possible simultaneous or consecutive interpretation at meetings and conferences in their chosen linguistic combination, as well as to reflect on the theory and practice of interpretation.

Program Details

Institution

Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold the bachelor's degree in multilingual communication or degree considered equivalent by the School, have spent at least four months in a country whose official language figures in the candidate�s linguistic combination, and successfully pass written and oral examinations.

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Specialized Multidisciplinary Master in Asian Studies

Program Description

The Master in Asian Studies offers multidisciplinary (culture, language, history, society, economics, politics, external relations, development cooperation) and intercultural training. Among its staff are academics from various sections of the UNIGE (the Faculty of Social Science and Economics, the Faculty of Arts, IHEID) as well as experts from foreign universities, international organizations and specialized institutions. It addresses both non-specialists and those who have already embarked on the study of Asia, whether in the humanities or in the social sciences.
The aim of instruction is to give students a well-rounded knowledge of Asia countries, both as such and in their relations with the rest of the world. It is unique in combining theory and practice, and thus offering students the most complete preparation possible for dealings with Asia in various professions. Apart from their academic studies, candidates must also learn an Asian language and get the opportunity to do research or an internship, either in an Asian country or at an institution working with Asia.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

18 Months

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

To submit an application for this Master in Asian Studies, candidates must meet the conditions for enrollment to the University of Geneva and must hold a BA granted by a Swiss university (minimum of 180 ECTS credits) or a degree granted by a university considered equivalent by the Academic Committee. Admission is based on careful study of the application and is decided by the Academic Committee.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Musicology

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University's general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Art History

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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European Studies

Program Description

Offers students interdisciplinary training in European issues, with a focus on
 culture, history and literature ("Cultures and Societies")
 law and institutions ("Institutions, Law and Societies")
 economics, politics and sociology ("Economies, Politics and Societies")

Program Details

Institution

European Institute of the University of Geneva

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

- experience - mastery of French

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Prehistoric Archaeology

Program Description

Instruction takes the form of courses, seminars, practical work and fieldwork (archeological digs). Specific training in prehistory is offered (theoretical archeology, ethnoarcheology, European neolithic, metal age in Europe/European protohistory, African prehistory) and is supplemented with courses at the Faculty of Arts as well as by a sizeable individual assignment lasting a year (master�s thesis).

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Sciences

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Candidates to the programme leading to a Master of Science in prehistoric archeology must hold a Bachelor of Sciences in prehistoric biology granted by the Faculty, a Bachelor of Science in biology, a Bachelor of Science in archeology, or a degree considered equivalent. Depending on the type of bachelor�s degree held, a complementary minimum of 12 ECTS may be required (co-requisite).

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Master of Arts in Humanities / Language and Civilization of Mesopotamia

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University's general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / History of Religions

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / History and Civilization of the Middle Ages

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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Master of Arts in Humanities / General History

Program Description

The degree is earned in two years with course work in one or two disciplines and a thesis. Each discipline has its own curriculum and programme. Courses, seminars and practical work may be grouped by subject or methodology and offered as a module. Each module then features one or more specific evaluations leading to a grade. The degree requires three modules in the discipline of choice, three optional modules, and the defence of a thesis. Holders of a Master of Arts (MA) may go on to advanced study.

Program Details

Institution

Faculty of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Full Time

Entry Requirements

1. Candidates for the Faculty must meet the University\'s general enrollment conditions.

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