Important programme update
The Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Action programme is currently being restructured to better respond to future global and planetary challenges. We are not accepting new students during this transition period.
More information about the updated programme will be available in early 2026.
In the meantime, we invite you to explore other courses in the field of humanitarian studies offered by the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies.
Overview
Diploma awarded
Once the students successfully complete the Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Action's full programme according to the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies requirements, they obtain a degree delivered by the University of Geneva (UNIGE).
Registration
Registration deadline
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Curriculum
Period
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Credits
60 ECTS credits
Teaching hours
200 teaching hours
200 distance teaching hours
The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Humanitarian Action is a unique Executive Master-level programme that blends online and residential learning. It provides current and future humanitarian professionals with the skills they need to respond to crises.
It has been developed in response to the growing need to understand, question and reform today’s humanitarian system, in collaboration with our partner organisations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
It has been developed in response to the growing need to understand, question and reform today’s humanitarian system, in collaboration with our partner organisations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Director(s)
Prof. Karl BLANCHET, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Dr Valerie GORIN, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, Geneva
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