Masters of University of Geneva

unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/maee

Admission Conditions

Bachelor or equivalent degree.
Admission based on application file.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master in European Studies

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Core curriculum for the 2 concentrations (24 credits):

European history
Political integration
European law
Economic integration

Methodological block (18 credits)

Orientation-specific courses (18 credits)

Electives (30 credits)

Internship or thesis (30 credits)

Videos

Student testimonials

Presentation

Master's Sheet :
European Studies

Mobility

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester maximum, as early as their third semester of study, and may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. Neither the thesis nor the internship cannot be substituted.

Professional Prospects

With the knowledge and skills acquired in the Master's programme, graduates find employment in a wide range of areas. Students often go on to work in public policy planning and implementation at the regional, national or European levels. Many opportunities can also be found in the international sector, particularly in Geneva, in European institutions, international organisations, NGOs or multinational companies. This programme also prepares graduates for further studies in journalism.

Contact information

M^s Maud Preher
T. +41 (0)22 379 37 11
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The Master
Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus

Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus have been in the spotlight for over a century. New states have appeared on the map and asserted their sovereignty following the collapse of the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires in 1917-1918, followed by the dismantling of the Soviet empire in the early 1990s. Heirs to several decades of shared history, they are each asserting their own political, economic and cultural identity. Between a shared history and divided memories and projects, their present trajectories form painful areas of tension and conflict that can lead to war or the establishment of economic, political and military alliances.

The Master's degree in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus (MAEAC) provides the tools for understanding and tackling the contemporary issues associated with this complex area, formerly known as the 'Eastern bloc' or 'Soviet bloc'.
This master's program is not disciplinary: while contemporary history and Slavic studies play an important role in the teaching, geopolitics, political science and economics are also used in various ways in the teaching program.
The program is divided into three phases. Students begin their course with the compulsory core curriculum and then, from the second semester, choose courses within the various specializations. Students can also spend a semester abroad, thanks to the many agreements offered. The degree is awarded on completion of a dissertation, which prepares students for research careers, or an internship, which prepares students for professional careers.

The Master
Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus

Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus have been in the spotlight for over a century. New states have appeared on the map and asserted their sovereignty following the collapse of the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires in 1917-1918, followed by the dismantling of the Soviet empire in the early 1990s. Heirs to several decades of shared history, they are each asserting their own political, economic and cultural identity. Between a shared history and divided memories and projects, their present trajectories form painful areas of tension and conflict that can lead to war or the establishment of economic, political and military alliances.

The Master's degree in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus (MAEAC) provides the tools for understanding and tackling the contemporary issues associated with this complex area, formerly known as the 'Eastern bloc' or 'Soviet bloc'.
This master's program is not disciplinary: while contemporary history and Slavic studies play an important role in the teaching, geopolitics, political science and economics are also used in various ways in the teaching program.
The program is divided into three phases. Students begin their course with the compulsory core curriculum and then, from the second semester, choose courses within the various specializations. Students can also spend a semester abroad, thanks to the many agreements offered. The degree is awarded on completion of a dissertation, which prepares students for research careers, or an internship, which prepares students for professional careers.

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Language of instruction

French
Passive knowledge of English recommended.

Conditions of registration

unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/marem

Admission Conditions

Bachelor or equivalent degree.
Admission based on application file.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Required courses from the core curriculum (30 credits):

L'URSS et ses relations internationales
De la «Petite Russie» à l'Indépendance: l'Ukraine du XIXe siècle à nos jours
Géopolitique du Caucase contemporain
L'Europe centrale et les Balkans depuis 1945
Russie et Eurasie, enjeux économiques contemporains

Specialised courses (48 credits):: Concentration in one or more areas of the core curriculum.

Electives (12 credits)

Internship or thesis (30 credits)

Master's Sheet :
Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus

Mobility

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester maximum, as early as their third semester of study, and may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. Neither the thesis nor the internship cannot be substituted.

Professional Prospects

With the integration of certain East-Central European states in the European Union and NATO and Russia's complex relationships with NATO, the EU and its close neighbors, there is a clear and urgent need for specialists in various sectors, including international and regional organisations, national and European institutions, and journalism.

Contact information

M^s Maud Preher
T. +41 (0)22 379 37 11
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The Master in
Middle Eastern Studies

This program is aimed at students wishing to specialize in Middle East issues. It offers an open and multidisciplinary approach to the study of the politics, history, and culture of the region.
The Master in Middle Eastern Studies (MAMO) allows students to deepen and enrich their knowledge of a strategic, promising and vulnerable region, one which is constantly propelled to the forefront of the world stage, where the ever-increasing interconnection between the various actors (states, civil societies, non-state groups, etc.) has a considerable impact on local and regional dynamics. This Master provides the opportunity to study, among other things, social mobilization, the evolution of relations between Arab countries and Israel or Iran, the development of cultural diplomacy in the Gulf and elsewhere, oil revenues or the impact of global crises, such as COVID-19, on the region. The multidisciplinary approach - be it historical, cultural, geopolitical or other - allows students to grasp the various phenomena in their entirety and provides them with the tools to develop their own analytical skills while broadening their knowledge of the region and its people.
These themes will first be introduced as part of the core curriculum; specialized courses, as well as elective courses (at the University of Geneva, the Graduate Institute, and the Universities of Lausanne and Neuchâtel), will allow each student to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the region, while choosing the themes of the courses according to his/her interests. Exchange semesters at universities in the region studied or internships in Geneva and the Middle East will further strengthen the students' skills. Those who wish to do so can also familiarize themselves with Arabic and Armenian during their basic training and improve their knowledge during a stay in the region.

The Master in
Middle Eastern Studies

This program is aimed at students wishing to specialize in Middle East issues. It offers an open and multidisciplinary approach to the study of the politics, history, and culture of the region.
The Master in Middle Eastern Studies (MAMO) allows students to deepen and enrich their knowledge of a strategic, promising and vulnerable region, one which is constantly propelled to the forefront of the world stage, where the ever-increasing interconnection between the various actors (states, civil societies, non-state groups, etc.) has a considerable impact on local and regional dynamics. This Master provides the opportunity to study, among other things, social mobilization, the evolution of relations between Arab countries and Israel or Iran, the development of cultural diplomacy in the Gulf and elsewhere, oil revenues or the impact of global crises, such as COVID-19, on the region. The multidisciplinary approach - be it historical, cultural, geopolitical or other - allows students to grasp the various phenomena in their entirety and provides them with the tools to develop their own analytical skills while broadening their knowledge of the region and its people.
These themes will first be introduced as part of the core curriculum; specialized courses, as well as elective courses (at the University of Geneva, the Graduate Institute, and the Universities of Lausanne and Neuchâtel), will allow each student to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the region, while choosing the themes of the courses according to his/her interests. Exchange semesters at universities in the region studied or internships in Geneva and the Middle East will further strengthen the students' skills. Those who wish to do so can also familiarize themselves with Arabic and Armenian during their basic training and improve their knowledge during a stay in the region.

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Language of instruction

French
Passive knowledge of English is recommended.

Conditions of registration

unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/mamo

Admission Conditions

Bachelor or equivalent degree.
Admission based on application file.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master in Middle Eastern Studies

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Required courses in the core curriculum (30 credits):

History of the Contemporary Middle East
Geopolitics and Middle Eastern political regimes
Orient, orientalism(s) and the West
Political Economy
Middle East majorities and minorities

Specialised courses (48 credits):: Concentration in one or more areas of the core curriculum.

Electives (12 credits)

Internship or thesis (30 credits)

Videos

Student testimonials

Presentation

Master's Sheet :
Middle Eastern Studies

Mobility

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester maximum, as early as their third semester of study, and may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. Neither the thesis nor the internship cannot be substituted.

Professional Prospects

Middle East issues are of great importance for the training of students from diverse backgrounds and called upon to work in all sectors of diplomacy, NGOs and international organizations, the media, companies active in this region, as well as the arts and culture.

In addition, at regular intervals, the MAMO organizes events - conferences, colloquia, round tables - which offer students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with contemporary research, and to meet eminent specialists from the region, in addition to those invited to the various courses of the Master's program.

Contact information

M^sMaud Preher
T. +41 (0)22 379 37 11
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The Master in
Global Health

of the University of Geneva is a two year full time programme which aims to study contemporary health issues from interdisciplinary and international perspectives. The MScGH mission is to provide students the toolbox to understand and analyse health issues whose determinants are interlinked and whose complexity transcends borders and sectors of activity.
In our interdependent world, significant health issues such as emerging and remerging infectious diseases, the rise of chronic conditions, and the impact of climate change on health are intersectoral and transnational challenges which require collaboration and cooperation among multiple actors. To respond to these challenges, new educational opportunities are needed in addition to traditional training programmes in medicine or public health.
The MScGH seeks to combine the most relevant approaches on global health drawing on the perspectives of all relevant academic disciplines and global health actors based in Geneva. The MScGH is specifically designed to take advantage of the rich international environment of Geneva. It provides an opportunity to study where many health issues are discussed at the global level and to accomplish practical training in different setting such as NGOs and international organizations.

The Master in
Global Health

of the University of Geneva is a two year full time programme which aims to study contemporary health issues from interdisciplinary and international perspectives. The MScGH mission is to provide students the toolbox to understand and analyse health issues whose determinants are interlinked and whose complexity transcends borders and sectors of activity.
In our interdependent world, significant health issues such as emerging and remerging infectious diseases, the rise of chronic conditions, and the impact of climate change on health are intersectoral and transnational challenges which require collaboration and cooperation among multiple actors. To respond to these challenges, new educational opportunities are needed in addition to traditional training programmes in medicine or public health.
The MScGH seeks to combine the most relevant approaches on global health drawing on the perspectives of all relevant academic disciplines and global health actors based in Geneva. The MScGH is specifically designed to take advantage of the rich international environment of Geneva. It provides an opportunity to study where many health issues are discussed at the global level and to accomplish practical training in different setting such as NGOs and international organizations.

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Language of instruction

English

Passive knowledge of French is recommended. Academic work may be submitted in either English or French. The entire programme can be followed in English, and some of the third semester specialisation courses may be available only in English as well.

Conditions of registration

unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/magh

Admission Conditions

Bachelor or equivalent degree.
Admission based on application file.
The MScGH welcomes application from students interested in global health with a background in any academic discipline.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master in Global Health

4 semesters* (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Disciplinary and methodological foundations (30 credits):: 3 Disciplinary courses (18 credits)
2 Methodological seminars (12 credits)

Interdisciplinary integration of knowledge (30 credits):: Required interdisciplinary courses.

Specialization (30 credits):: Variable with at least one methodological seminar.

Applying knowledge and skills (30 credits):: Master Thesis and work placement/internship.

Upon validation by the program coordinator, students who already hold a Master's degree related to the themes addressed in the program may request equivalencies for the 3^rd semester of the program, up to 30 credits. This request is made during the first year, after students have been accepted into the program.

Videos

Student testimonials

Presentation

Master's Sheet :
Global Health

Mobility

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester maximum, as early as their third semester of study, and may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. Neither the thesis nor the internship cannot be substituted.

Professional Prospects

The MScGH aims to prepare students to work in organizations such as international organizations (e.g. WHO, UNICEF, ICRC...), civil society such as non-governmental organization (e.g. MSF, Care, Oxfam...), public sector at national (e.g. Ministry of health of foreign affairs, development agency) or local level (e.g. public health authorities), public private partnerships and private sector (e.g. pharmaceutical industry).

Contact information

M^r Bogomil Kohlbrenner
T. +41 (0)22 379 04 67
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The Master in
African Studies

Africa is experiencing radical changes. Whether it is in the economic, social, environmental demographic or political sphere, African societies are evolving fast. This Master's programme provides the critical distance needed to understand these transformations in all their complexity. The curriculum stands out for its interdisciplinarity, combining approaches from the social, natural and human sciences. It also provides a long-term perspective and gives students the opportunity to study Africa not in isolation, but in terms of the continent's interactions with the rest of the world.

The Master's programme begins with a number of core cross-disciplinary classes. After the first semester, students take more specialised courses and electives. They can choose from a broad range of classes covering topics such as environmental issues, state formation and the development of societies.

Geneva, which houses many international organisations, is a unique place to study these dynamics. This Master's programme also places particular emphasis on experience in the field, and students can take advantage of exchanges with UNIGE's partner universities in Africa. To complete their course, students choose between a «research» option, which includes a fieldwork and a thesis, and a «professionalising» option involving a work placement/internship over several months and a detailed internship report.

The Master in
African Studies

Africa is experiencing radical changes. Whether it is in the economic, social, environmental demographic or political sphere, African societies are evolving fast. This Master's programme provides the critical distance needed to understand these transformations in all their complexity. The curriculum stands out for its interdisciplinarity, combining approaches from the social, natural and human sciences. It also provides a long-term perspective and gives students the opportunity to study Africa not in isolation, but in terms of the continent's interactions with the rest of the world.

The Master's programme begins with a number of core cross-disciplinary classes. After the first semester, students take more specialised courses and electives. They can choose from a broad range of classes covering topics such as environmental issues, state formation and the development of societies.

Geneva, which houses many international organisations, is a unique place to study these dynamics. This Master's programme also places particular emphasis on experience in the field, and students can take advantage of exchanges with UNIGE's partner universities in Africa. To complete their course, students choose between a «research» option, which includes a fieldwork and a thesis, and a «professionalising» option involving a work placement/internship over several months and a detailed internship report.

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Language of instruction

French
Knowledge of English is recommended.

Conditions of registration

unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/mafr

Admission Conditions

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.
Merit-based admission.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master in African Studies

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 credits ECTS

Required courses from the core curriculum (36 credits):

Prehistory and precolonial history of Africa
Colonial history of Africa
Environment
Development economics
States, territories and development in Africa
Critical approach to world divisions

Specialised courses (42 credits)

Electives (12 credits)

Internship or thesis (30 credits)

Videos

Presentation

Student testimonials

Master's Sheet :
African Studies

Mobility

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester maximum, as early as their third semester of study, and may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. Neither the thesis nor the internship cannot be substituted.

Professional Prospects

Africa is a new hub of economic and demographic growth. As its role in the international stage becomes more and more pronounced, so do the social inequalities generated by this growth. Graduates of the programme have the skills needed to understand and address the issues at stake in Africa, and they find work in a variety of sectors such as diplomacy, international organisations and NGOs, the media, industry, including multinationals operating in Africa, or in the promotion and protection of historical and cultural heritage.

Contact information

M^s Maud Preher
T. +41 (0)22 379 37 11
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The Master in
Global Studies

of the University of Geneva is a two-year full-time programme which focuses on identifying, understanding, and solving global challenges. It aims to train a new generation of professionals to approach today's most pressing challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will notably learn to draw upon knowledge and evidence from different sources as well as collaborate across levels and sectors.

The present era of globalization has ushered in a complexification of international relations, thereby requiring alternative modalities for thinking about the world. Humanity has achieved an unprecedented state of development but, with a population of 8.1 billion and a fast-growing demand for natural resources coupled with environmental degradation, it is facing unparalleled sustainability challenges. The scale and magnitude of global challenges require broad transformations in the organization of societies, economies, and politics. These transformations cannot happen, however, without a concomitant transformation of our knowledge system. This means reducing knowledge gaps within the social sciences as well as between the natural sciences and social sciences to foster 'global system science'. In contrast to siloed disciplinary knowledges, a global system science is more suited for understanding the nature of interconnectivity today and its implications for humanity and the planet. Such a holistic approach is further enabled through the advancement of computing power technologies and big data.

In the Master of Global Studies (MAGS), students will gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary global challenges and how to respond to them, including through the innovation of governance designs. Examples of course topics covered include: 1) international relations, geopolitics, global and regional governance, and diplomacy; 2) interdisciplinarity, collaborative problem solving, and critical theory; 3) systems thinking, complexity science, and data science. The MAGS is highly flexible in terms of curriculum requirements, allowing students to follow their individual interests and chart their own educational path. The MAGS also provides students with opportunities to engage with the international environment in Geneva, notably through the 'Geneva Multilateral Clinic' offered in the fourth semester in close cooperation with International Geneva actors.

The Master in
Global Studies

of the University of Geneva is a two-year full-time programme which focuses on identifying, understanding, and solving global challenges. It aims to train a new generation of professionals to approach today's most pressing challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will notably learn to draw upon knowledge and evidence from different sources as well as collaborate across levels and sectors.

The present era of globalization has ushered in a complexification of international relations, thereby requiring alternative modalities for thinking about the world. Humanity has achieved an unprecedented state of development but, with a population of 8.1 billion and a fast-growing demand for natural resources coupled with environmental degradation, it is facing unparalleled sustainability challenges. The scale and magnitude of global challenges require broad transformations in the organization of societies, economies, and politics. These transformations cannot happen, however, without a concomitant transformation of our knowledge system. This means reducing knowledge gaps within the social sciences as well as between the natural sciences and social sciences to foster 'global system science'. In contrast to siloed disciplinary knowledges, a global system science is more suited for understanding the nature of interconnectivity today and its implications for humanity and the planet. Such a holistic approach is further enabled through the advancement of computing power technologies and big data.

In the Master of Global Studies (MAGS), students will gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary global challenges and how to respond to them, including through the innovation of governance designs. Examples of course topics covered include: 1) international relations, geopolitics, global and regional governance, and diplomacy; 2) interdisciplinarity, collaborative problem solving, and critical theory; 3) systems thinking, complexity science, and data science. The MAGS is highly flexible in terms of curriculum requirements, allowing students to follow their individual interests and chart their own educational path. The MAGS also provides students with opportunities to engage with the international environment in Geneva, notably through the 'Geneva Multilateral Clinic' offered in the fourth semester in close cooperation with International Geneva actors.

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Languages of instruction

English
Courses are taught in English. Academic work may be conducted in English or in French. Passive knowledge of French is recommended.

Conditions of registration

unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/mags

Admission Conditions

Bachelor or equivalent degree.
Admission based on application file.
The MAGS programme invites applications from students interested in global studies with a background in any academic discipline.

Students must be proficient in English. Except for students whose mother tongue is English or who have successfully followed at least one year of secondary or tertiary (University level) education in English, all applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements (minimal score):

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-test 100, Paper-test 600, Computer based test 250
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0
Certificate of Proficiency in English of the University of Cambridge (CPE): A-B-C
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A-B

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master in Global Studies

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Required courses (30 credits):

3 courses on foundational issues in global studies (18 credits)
2 interdisciplinary seminars (12 credits)

Electives (60 credits):: Courses to be chosen among a list of selected courses.

Applying knowledge and skills (30 credits):: Master's thesis or participation in the Geneva Nexus (30 credits during 4^th semester).

Upon validation by the program coordinator, students who already hold a Master's degree related to the themes addressed in the program may request equivalencies for the third semester of the program, up to 30 credits. Students may make this request during the first year once they have been admitted into the programme.

Master's Sheet :
Global Studies

Mobility

Master’s students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester maximum, as early as their third semester of study. Between 24 and 30 credits ECTS may be earned at another university. The dissertation cannot be substituted (Mobility is not permitted for students who request equivalencies for the third semester of the programme).

Professional Prospects

The MAGS aims to prepare students to work in a variety of workplace settings, including but not limited to international organizations (e.g., United Nations), civil society such as non-governmental organizations (e.g., MSF, Care, Oxfam...), public sector institutions at the national (e.g., Ministries of foreign affairs, development agencies) or local level (e.g., municipal authorities), public-private partnerships as well as the private sector.

Contact information

M^s Maud Preher
T. +41 (0)22 379 37 11
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The Master in
Children's Rights

is built around an innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that relies upon the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been developed in the area of children's rights, and active student participation is a key aspect of the programme. Classes are held from Monday to Thursday midday. The multidisciplinary profiles of the faculty members (law, psychology, sociology, education sciences), their active involvement in various academic and professional networks, and the programme's close ties with the International Institute for Children's Rights (IDE) in Sion all contribute to the dynamism of this Master's programme.

THE INTERFACULTY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The University of Geneva's Centre for Children's Rights Studies is an academic entity, located in Sion, specialised in interdisciplinary studies on children's rights. Through our research, teaching and outreach activities, we aim to better understand questions that affect children as a social group and the child as a social actor and subject of rights. The interdisciplinary approach of children's rights studies seeks to stimulate both theoretical and practical conversations in response to the growing complexity of societal problems.

www.unige.ch/cide

The Master in
Children's Rights

is built around an innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that relies upon the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been developed in the area of children's rights, and active student participation is a key aspect of the programme. Classes are held from Monday to Thursday midday. The multidisciplinary profiles of the faculty members (law, psychology, sociology, education sciences), their active involvement in various academic and professional networks, and the programme's close ties with the International Institute for Children's Rights (IDE) in Sion all contribute to the dynamism of this Master's programme.

THE INTERFACULTY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The University of Geneva's Centre for Children's Rights Studies is an academic entity, located in Sion, specialised in interdisciplinary studies on children's rights. Through our research, teaching and outreach activities, we aim to better understand questions that affect children as a social group and the child as a social actor and subject of rights. The interdisciplinary approach of children's rights studies seeks to stimulate both theoretical and practical conversations in response to the growing complexity of societal problems.

www.unige.ch/cide

Programme length

1.5 years (3 semesters)

Language of instruction

French
It should be noted that some course materials (readings, videos, occasional external interventions) require knowledge of English.

Conditions of registration

Admission Conditions

Merit-based admissionto the Interdisciplinary Master of Studies in the Rights of the Child (MIDE). For more information on the documents required, please consult the Centre's website.

Applications

Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)

The Master in Children's Rights

3 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits

Foundation courses (1st semester) (30 credits):

Theoretical foundations of the discipline and interdisciplinarity

Specialised courses according to subject area (2nd semester) (30 credits):

Interdisciplinary seminars
Group project

Specialisation (3rd semester) (30 credits):

Dissertation
Work placement or research orientation

Videos

Presentation

Student testimonials

Master's Sheet :
Children's Rights

Mobility

Students may study abroad or in another Swiss university during the third semester.

Professional Prospects

The MIDE responds to the needs of a wide range of students interested in children's rights. Many institutions and organisations are having to adapt to the new status of the child as a subject of rights. With the knowledge acquired during the MIDE programme, graduates are prepared for diverse professional tracks, and many have found careers in international organisations, NGOs, child protection and child welfare services, universities of teacher education, offices for the advancement of youth, youth counseling services, courts, residential and/or foster care institutions, etc. Some graduates have opted for an academic career by pursuing research activities or a doctorate, while others have returned to their professional functions or previous fields of study with certified, comprehensive knowledge of children's rights.

Contact information

T. +41 (0)27 205 73 42
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The Master in
Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability (MIHDS)

The MIHDS stems from a partnership between the University of Geneva and organizations from International Geneva in the framework of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). This highly multidisciplinary Master's degree aims to train students to analyze problems and identify innovative solutions in terms of the governance of sustainability. The curriculum contains a high proportion of practical courses (project workshops), but also fundamental courses on sustainability development in all its dimensions (social, economic, and environmental). This Master's programme was created in partnership with Tsinghua University (Beijing). Students can apply either to the Dual or the Single track. The Dual track links two complementary programs, one in Geneva and the other in Beijing (minimum 1 year each), to earn two diplomas after two and a half years of study. Students of the Single track (UNIGE diploma) are required to do an exchange semester at one of the partner universities (currently Tsinghua, Ashoka, Bogotá, Dakar, Exeter, Los Angeles, Medellín, Pisa, Yonsei).

THREE AVAILABLE SPECIALISATION MODULES:

Sustainable Human Development
Sustainable consumption, production and organizations
Future cities and regions

unige.ch/sciences-societe/formations/masters-in-english/innovation-human-development-and-sustainability

The Master in
Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability (MIHDS)

The MIHDS stems from a partnership between the University of Geneva and organizations from International Geneva in the framework of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). This highly multidisciplinary Master's degree aims to train students to analyze problems and identify innovative solutions in terms of the governance of sustainability. The curriculum contains a high proportion of practical courses (project workshops), but also fundamental courses on sustainability development in all its dimensions (social, economic, and environmental). This Master's programme was created in partnership with Tsinghua University (Beijing). Students can apply either to the Dual or the Single track. The Dual track links two complementary programs, one in Geneva and the other in Beijing (minimum 1 year each), to earn two diplomas after two and a half years of study. Students of the Single track (UNIGE diploma) are required to do an exchange semester at one of the partner universities (currently Tsinghua, Ashoka, Bogotá, Dakar, Exeter, Los Angeles, Medellín, Pisa, Yonsei).

THREE AVAILABLE SPECIALISATION MODULES:

Sustainable Human Development
Sustainable consumption, production and organizations
Future cities and regions

unige.ch/sciences-societe/formations/masters-in-english/innovation-human-development-and-sustainability

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters) for the standard program, Single Degree track program

3 years (6 semesters) for the special Dual Degree track, leading to both a diploma from UNIGE and a diploma from Tsinghua University

Language of instruction

English

Conditions of registration

www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/etudiants/reglements
www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/formations/inscription/admissionmaster

Admission Conditions

Wide range of Bachelor's degrees, including Political Science, Economics, Geography, Environment, Information Technologies, Engineering, or Applied Sciences.
English language certificate .
Merit-based admission.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

The Master in Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability (MIHDS)

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Compulsory core courses (24 credits):

Sustainable Development and Political Innovation
Workshop: Innovation for Sustainable Development
Research and Innovation Methodology

Elective core courses (12 credits):

16 courses, including for example:

Social and environmental dilemmas in capitalism
Theories and issues of Global Justice

Specialization (30 credits):

1 Compulsory Workshop per Specialization (12 credits)
1 Compulsory Course per Specialization (6 credits)
Specialisation electives (12 credits)

Mobility (30 credits):: 1 year at Tsinghua University (Dual degree)
1 semester at a partner university (Single degree) University of Exeter, Universita degli Studi Pisa, Université Cheikh Anta Diop/Dakar, Tsinghua University (Beijing and Shenzhen), Yonsei University, Universidad Los Andes/Bogota, EAFIT/Medellin

Master's thesis or Internship's thesis/report (24 credits)

Master's Sheet :
Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability (MIHDS)

Mobility

Dual Degree track students spend 1 year in Tsinghua University, and do their Master's thesis under the supervision of a Tsinghua professor. Single Degree track students spend the third semester of the Master in one of the partner universities.

Professional Prospects

Students acquire theoretical and practical skills that allow them to apply in UN agencies, NGOs, the public sector (national, regional and local administrations) and the private sector.

Contact information

M^sYali Chen
T. +41 (0)22 379 89 66
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The Master in
Environmental Science

is offered through University of Geneva's Institute for Environmental Sciences (ISE). ISE pool distinct disciplinary expertise and backgrounds from various faculties, including the Faculty of Science, the Geneva School of Social Sciences, the Geneva School of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine.

This Master program aims at interdisciplinary teaching and research within current dynamic and fast growing environmental fields such as climate, energy, water biodiversity, environmental governance, ecological transition and health.

Bridging these fields is the cornerstone of the curriculum offered to students - committing themselves to environmental careers or to fundamental research - an interdisciplinary approach to environmental sciences based on natural sciences and economic as well as social sciences.

Ultimately the master's program, enable the students to professionally navigate within complex and interdisciplinary environmental context far beyond the usual sectorial approach. This broad understanding of fields in natural sciences and economic and social sciences entailed in environmental management is a unique academic offering in Switzerland.

AVAILABLE SPECIALISATION MODULES:

Biodiversity ecosystems and society
Climatic impacts
Ecological Transition and Society
Energy
Water sciences

COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING:

As a complement to the Master's in Environmental Science, students have the option of taking the Complementary Certificate in Geomatics (30 credits). The certificate is designed to provide students with training centred on new simulation technologies which use spatial referencing, in a practical, interdisciplinary setting. (www.unige.ch/cgeom).

www.unige.ch/muse

The Master in
Environmental Science

is offered through University of Geneva's Institute for Environmental Sciences (ISE). ISE pool distinct disciplinary expertise and backgrounds from various faculties, including the Faculty of Science, the Geneva School of Social Sciences, the Geneva School of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine.

This Master program aims at interdisciplinary teaching and research within current dynamic and fast growing environmental fields such as climate, energy, water biodiversity, environmental governance, ecological transition and health.

Bridging these fields is the cornerstone of the curriculum offered to students - committing themselves to environmental careers or to fundamental research - an interdisciplinary approach to environmental sciences based on natural sciences and economic as well as social sciences.

Ultimately the master's program, enable the students to professionally navigate within complex and interdisciplinary environmental context far beyond the usual sectorial approach. This broad understanding of fields in natural sciences and economic and social sciences entailed in environmental management is a unique academic offering in Switzerland.

AVAILABLE SPECIALISATION MODULES:

Biodiversity ecosystems and society
Climatic impacts
Ecological Transition and Society
Energy
Water sciences

COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING:

As a complement to the Master's in Environmental Science, students have the option of taking the Complementary Certificate in Geomatics (30 credits). The certificate is designed to provide students with training centred on new simulation technologies which use spatial referencing, in a practical, interdisciplinary setting. (www.unige.ch/cgeom).

www.unige.ch/muse

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Languages of instruction

French (level B1) / English (level B1)

Conditions of registration

Admission Conditions

A Bachelor degree in Science, Economics, Social Science, International Relations, Medicine, Law or another degree deemed to be equivalent. HES (University of Applied Sciences) students who are specializing in environmental sciences are eligible for this programme, provided that their application is accepted and that they successfully complete additional courses, which may be equivalent to a maximum of 30 credits.

Merit-based admission.

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2025

www.unige.ch/enrolment

The Master in Environmental Science

4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Interdisciplinarity and immersion (16 credits)

Fundamentals (18 credits)

Methods (8 credits)

Specialized courses (27 credits)

Elective (18 credits)

Dissertation (33 credits)

Master's Sheet :
Environmental Science

Mobility

Mobility is possible in the 3rd and/or 4th semester. The dissertation is not eligible for equivalence but can be co-directed with the host university.

Professional Prospects

A Master in Environmental Science leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, in areas such as:

Government policy analysis and decision making: implementation of Sustainability agendas ( eg. Agenda-21) urban, land-use, transport and energy planning
Private sector consulting for companies: resources management, carbon emission limitation, energy savings
International negotiations: post-Kyoto international negotiations (2012 and beyond), biodiversity, health, habitat
Sectorial opportunities: energy (renewable energy, energy savings, constructions), chemical lab analysis, used waters, environmental heritage management (biodiversity, etc.), health, natural and financial risks, urban and land planning
Consulting firm, administration, politics, scientific journalism, teaching, cooperation
Fundamental research: physics, biology, chemistry, climatology, the humanities and social sciences

Contact information

M^s Nicole Efrancey Dao
T. +41 (0)22 379 08 76
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The Master in
Neuroscience

is a joint programme of the Faculty of Psychology and Education, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science. It is managed by the Geneva University Neurocenter and focuses on theory, while also introducing students to scientific research and writing. The courses deal with brain function investigative techniques, neurobiology and cognitive and emotional processes. The programme is designed for students who want to work in neurosciences, including in hospitals and academia.

FOCUSES OF THE REQUIRED MODULES:

Methodology, signal analysis, statistics
Neurobiological fundamentals of cells and molecules
Cognitive and affective sciences

The Master in
Neuroscience

is a joint programme of the Faculty of Psychology and Education, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science. It is managed by the Geneva University Neurocenter and focuses on theory, while also introducing students to scientific research and writing. The courses deal with brain function investigative techniques, neurobiology and cognitive and emotional processes. The programme is designed for students who want to work in neurosciences, including in hospitals and academia.

FOCUSES OF THE REQUIRED MODULES:

Methodology, signal analysis, statistics
Neurobiological fundamentals of cells and molecules
Cognitive and affective sciences

Programme length

1.5 years (3 semesters)

Languages of instruction

English, French

Conditions of registration

neurocenter-unige.ch/master

Admission Conditions

Bachelor of Science, Medicine or Psychology, or an equivalent degree.
Merit-based admission.

Applications

Deadline for enrolment at the University: 28 February 2025

The Master in Neuroscience

3 semesters (max. 5 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits

Required courses and electives (30 credits):

Principles of Neurobiology
Introduction to statistics and advanced statistics
Techniques for Investigating Brain Functions
Introduction to Cognitive and Affective Programing
Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
Neurobiology of Vigilance States
PET and MRI Imaging in Neuroscience, etc.

Research project (60 credits)

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Presentation

Student testimonials

Master's Sheet :
Neuroscience

Mobility

It is possible to fulfill some of the option requirements at another university. Students may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.