Université de Genève unige.ch/geneva
nomination procedure 24-25

Autumn Semester:March 31

Deadline
Please send an email to:nomination@unige.ch

Spring Semester:August 31

with the student’s:

last name - in capitalfirst nameemail
period of study
field of study
We will then send each student instructions&links to register online for
their exchange and accommodation.

Students with special needs must be announced at the time of the nomination. List of special needs that can beaccommodated by the University of Geneva: https://unige.ch/dife/en/health/besoins-particuliers/

Student registration
Registration Deadline

April 10

September 10- motivation letter- official transcripts- photo- passport copy
- proof of French or English level – except if it is the language ofinstruction of the current studies- study plan

Documents to be uploaded

Acceptance letter
Sent by email directly to students*if their application file is complete

May 30 *October 30 *Academic calendar
Fall

September 16, 2024 to February 7,
2025

Exams January to February in person only

SpringFebruary 17 to June 20, 2025 (Science:June 30)

Exams May to June in person only

September 13

February 14

Orientation

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Study plan
Students should use our course catalogue published every summer. Applicants must base their course selection
on courses from the previous year and adjust later if necessary.
Study plans are approved by our academic advisors before the semester starts. If needed, students will be able toadjust it slightly once in Geneva, but it can not be completely changed.

Main academic restrictions- Bachelor level students are not allowed to take courses at Master’s level.
-Courses may be chosen from two different Faculties/Institutes at the most.

-Geneva School of Economics and Management,
Faculty of Law,
English Literature/English Linguistics>students must be registered in this field in theirhome University

Please refer to our website for Faculty general and particular restrictions
Recommended language skills
The main language of instruction is French; however, a wide range of courses are given in English.
Requested level for both: B2
Exceptions/French level: - C1 for students in French and English Literature- A2 or more for our Ecole de langue et de civilisation françaises (see hereunder)
For courses taken in French and/or in English, students are requested to provide either:- an official test
- an official letter from a professor attesting their level
If students take French and English courses, they must provide a test or attestation for both languages.
We provide access to a French test (cost CHF 30.-). The link is sent to students along with registration instructions.
Improving French skills
Before the exchange: Intensive French courses are available during the summer and winter holidays, with special
rates for exchange students.The link is provided to nominated students along with online registration instructions.
During the exchange: 2 free French support courses per week are available during each semester (3 ECTS each).
Once registered, participation is mandatory.
Our “Ecole de langue et de civilisation française” offers intensive French language course modules – French levelB1 is requested for the Année propédeutique / A2 for the Année d’immersion (linguistic and cultural courses).
Grading system
ECTS Scale

UNIGE Grading Scale

ExcellentA6.00, 5.75, 5.50, 5.25

Very goodB

5.00, 4.75

GoodC

4.50

Satisfactory

D4.25

PassE

4.00

FailF

< 4.00

University of Geneva Switzerland

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Visa and Residence Permit
Non-EU citizens may require a visa and must contact the nearest Swiss embassy 3 months before entering
Switzerland in order to inquire about the visa procedure.
Visa request for students over 30 is subject to a specific approval. Visa allowance is not guaranteed.
The visa will allow entry into Switzerland. Students will also need to request a residence permit from the Geneva
Migration Office (OCPM) upon their arrival in Geneva.
HousingAs soon as your student is nominated, she/he will get a link to register online for the Cité Universitaire de Genève
to ask for a room.
Students over 34 can not apply for a room at the Cité Universitaire. Please contact our office for more information.
Rooms are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Please send us your nomination as soon as possible.

Cost of living in Geneva
The average cost of living for a student in Geneva is approximately CHF 2,000 per month.
Students will have to prove financial capacity (statement of account and assets), both for visa and residence permit
requests.
Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory in Switzerland (accident and health). Students may request recognition of theirprivate insurance or subscribe to a Swiss student insurance policy upon arrival in Switzerland (from CHF 65.- permonth).
Transcripts
A transcript will be issued about 6 weeks after the assessment period has finished at our institution. Students arerequired to indicate their International Office postal address before the end of the exchange so that Partner
Universities can get the official transcripts directly (through their student portal or the student office).
Partners news
We created a web page dedicated to our partners to pass on news for students or researchers (calls, jobs, grants..).
We will be happy to publish your information.
Code of ethics and professional conduct
www.unige.ch/ethique/charter/DirectorMs. Daniela SAUGE
daniela.sauge@unige.ch
tel +41 22 379 99 12

Incoming students
Ms Claire GIORDANO
claire.giordano@unige.ch
tel +41 22 379 89 73

Outgoing students
Ms Virginie FLAK
virginie.flak@unige.ch
tel +41 22 379 97 51

Uni Dufour – 24 rue du Général-Dufour - 1211 Genève 4

University of Geneva Switzerland

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