EduServeInc.com - GlobaLearn/Switzerland/University of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, is the site of the European headquarters of the United Nations Palais des Nations and numerous global agencies. It is situated on picturesque Lake Geneva and enjoys dramatic views of both the Alps and Jura Mountains. Centered in the historic Old Town and reaching to the bustling modern center of European finance, Geneva is where one can escape to a picnic in the country or mountains in ten minutes, or where one never tires of exploring this compact jewel of a city, nestled amidst exquisite museums, fine restaurants, student rathskellers, excellent university and school of fine arts. A center of Europe, situated close to the border of France, the lingua franca is French.

Geneva has had a long history of independence and has been a place of refuge from religious and political persecution. In 1815, it was incorporated into Switzerland by the Congress of Vienna, which also declared Switzerland permanently neutral, setting up a system of guarantees by the signatories. For these reasons, among others, Geneva was chosen as a site for the League of Nations at the close of the First World War. Since then, Geneva has become the headquarters of many international organizations and host to many conferences of international importance. It is also the current European Headquarters of the United Nations.

While much of Geneva's population today is international, it is strongly populated with native Genevois who are cosmopolitan and sophisticated, as well as gracious and welcoming to Geneva's international community of diplomats, business people, students, scholars, tourists, and other sojourners.

At the University of Geneva, one can study Swiss and European history, economics, society and culture, French literature, and/or business in this cosmopolitan, charming, small-to-medium town atmosphere.

Language and other courses at the University of Geneva are organized especially for foreign students. Study French and related courses in literature, art history, civilization, etc. that you need for school, academic study, career, and enjoyment. Study French (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) with French expert teachers in an excellent university! Experience total immersion in Swiss culture!

Enjoy Swiss arts and culture, food, shopping, and people! Perfect for students of every age, over 18. No prior study of French required. Class level determined with evaluation test on arrival. (Optional weekend excursions to Swiss Alps, Zurich, France, Italy, and elsewhere.)

Geneva is an ideal haven for developing a fluency in French, academic enrichment, international and global environmental, economic, social, and political conferences, European finance and Swiss banking, with easy access to excellent hiking and skiing in the Swiss Alps, France, Austria, and northern Italy, as well as extraordinary arts and culture. A diplomatic center of world renown, a theological capitol, Geneva is a charming, historic, and cosmopolitan center.

For Sample Courses at the Universite de Geneve and neighboring schools, please click here.

For Geneva Summer, Semester, and Academic Year, please contact us.

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Eligibility: Students of any age over 18 years. No language requirement for beginners.

Levels of Instruction:
beginner, intermediate through advanced levels, plus regular courses in French in diverse subjects for intermediate level capability or better.

Duration: summer, semester, and academic year.

Languages of Instruction:
most courses are conducted in French.

Program Fee Includes: tuition, transcript, housing in student residence, meal plan, insurances, International Student Identity Card, advisement, orientation, study abroad handbook, air transport OW NY-Geneva.

Program Fee Does Not Include: items subject to personal preference and interest, such as baggage insurance, in-city transportation, entertainment, restaurants, museums, laundry, personal shopping, return airfare at participant's convenience.

Program Fee: 1 month/ Summer - $9,995; 2.5 months/Semester - $16,995; 4 months/Semester - $20,495; Academic Year - approx. 35,995. (Due to some currency fluctuations and other academic, cultural, and/or political etc. matters beyond its control, EduServe/ GlobaLearn Programs reserve the right to modify the above fee if any such changes in normally anticipated constant conditions occur prior to departure from The USA.)

Application Deadlines: October 15 for Winter semester. April 15 for Summer program. May 1 for Autumn semester. Apply as early as possible for guaranteed space. Any 2 or more sessions can be combined.

Registration Deadlines: October 30 for Winter program. May 1 for Summer programs. May 15 for Autumn program. A nonrefund- able deposit of $500 is required upon registration. Balance is required one month prior to departure. Apply and register early for guaranteed space.
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