While it boasts of its specific insights in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, the GISP is open to all undergraduate students with prior university experience. Students who already hold a BA are also encouraged to apply.

The program is NOT designed for students fluent in French or those from countries where French is a national language. However, admission requirements include basic knowledge of this language, as well as an advanced knowledge of English for non-native speakers.

N.B.: Students coming in the framework of a bilateral agreement (= as exchange students) have to follow the specific rules of nomination that apply to the collaboration scheme between their university and the University of Geneva. They should contact their home outbound coordinator in this respect.The deadline for these students remains August 30th, as for all exchange students.

Applications will NOT be considered on a "first come, first served" basis and will not be evaluated before the application deadline.

1. An application letter (in English) stating why you want to take part in this program (500-800 words).
2. Fully-completed printed version of the online application form, duly signed and dated, with a passport-size photo attached.
3. A photocopy of your passport (with the date of validity).
4. A photocopy of your high-school diploma/school-leaving certificate and transcript of grades.
5. A photocopy of your university degree (if applicable) and statement of grades.
6. A résumé or curriculum vitae, giving full details of your education and language skills.
7. Evidence of the required level of proficiency in both English and French (see admission requirements).

If your official documents (transcripts, certificates) are not written in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, a certified translation of each must be provided.

All the above-mentioned documents must be sent in one single envelope to the following address:

            GISP
            University of Geneva
            International Relations Office
            Bvd du Pont-d'Arve 40
            CH - 1211 Genève 4

Please note that there is a limited number of places in the program and that all applications are subject to a competitive selection process. This also applies to exchange students, whose access to the GISP is not guaranteed.

Students will be personally informed about their acceptation by e-mail and postal mail by mid-November 2011.

For any questions, do not hesitate to consult our FAQ section or to contact our GISP coordinator Ainsley Brown: .