Graduate Institute of Geneva Exchange Programme
The Graduate Institute in Geneva is currently offering an exchange programme for UGM master students for academic year of 2013-2014.
Application Deadlines
Autumn Semester 2012: 1 April 2013
Spring Semester 2013: 1 November 2013
Application Form: Students are required to complete the application form available on the following page of our website http://www.graduateinstitute.ch/incoming
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
The minimum requirements for admission are:
TOEFL IBT: 100
IELTS: 7
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English of the University of Cambridge): A-B-C
CAE (Certificate of Advanced English of the University of Cambridge): A-B
The Graduate Institute operates a bilingual policy which provides students with the right to express themselves and submit written work in either English or French in classes, regardless of the language through which the course is taught. While knowledge of the French language will offer students a more extensive range of course choices, it is not a requirement for admission.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Autumn Semester: 16 September 2013 to 20 December 2013
Spring Semester: 17 February 2014 to 31 May 2014
WORKLOAD
Exchanges students are free to choose the number of courses they wish to follow. An average workload for a Graduate Institute student is 5 weekly courses, corresponding to 30 ECTS credits.
STUDENT VISA
Students are required to have a student visa to enter Switzerland. A visa request should be filed with the local Swiss embassy further to the confirmation of admission. Students also need to obtain a residence permit once they arrive in Geneva. Residence permits are issued by the Office Cantonal de la Population (OCP).
HOUSING
Incoming exchange students will receive a list of student residences with their confirmation of admission. The Institute’s new student residence is expected to open in September 2012. Securing suitable accommodation in Geneva can be challenging and students are advised to deal with this issue well in advance of their arrival.
CONTACT
Exchange Programme Coordinator
Ms Concepta Canale
Tel. + 41 22 908 5720
exchanges@graduateinstitute.ch
Academic Adviser
Dr Laurent Neury
Tel. + 41 22 908 6261
laurent.neury@graduateinstitute.ch
or visit http://graduateinstitute.ch