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Université de Genève

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University Overview

Established in 1835, the Université de Genève (University of Geneva) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Geneva (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Université de Genève (UNIGE) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Université de Genève (UNIGE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 189-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIGE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Université de Genève
Acronym:UNIGE
Founded:1835 Origins date back to 1559 as Academia Genevensis - Calvino
Motto:Post tenebras lux Light after darkness
Colours:Pink
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University Location

Address:24, Rue du Général-Dufour Geneva 1211 Geneva Switzerland
Tel:+41 (22) 379 7111
Fax: +41 (22) 379 1134

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Université de Genève's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université de Genève is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1835


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra Group
  • International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)
  • 4EU+ Alliance