Admission requirements
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For the MAS, DAS and CAS programmes
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A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Swiss or foreign university
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At least three years of relevant professional experience
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An excellent command of English (minimum C1 level – see details below)
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English language requirements (MAS / DAS / CAS)
A language certificate at C1 level is required, except in the following cases:
- Native English speakers (copy of passport required)
- Candidates with at least five years of professional experience in English at MSF or ICRC (submission of an internal English test certificate required)
Recognised tests and minimum scores (C1 level)
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 180–199
- Cambridge English First (FCE): 180–190
- C1 Business Higher
- IELTS: 6.5–7.5
- TOEFL iBT: 95–120
- TOEIC Listening & Reading: 945
- TOEIC Speaking & Writing: 360
- PTE General Level 4
- PTE Academic: 76–85
- Duolingo: 130
- EF SET (CEFR): C1
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For Executive Short Courses (ESC)
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
- Relevant professional experience
- A good command of English (minimum B2 level – see details below)
English language requirements (ESC)
A language certificate at B2 level is required, except in the following cases:
- Native English speakers (copy of passport required)
- Candidates who have studied in English for at least three years (certificate from institution, transcript or diploma required)
- Candidates with at least five years of professional experience in English at MSF or ICRC (submission of an internal English test certificate required)
Recognised tests and minimum scores (B2 level)
- Cambridge English First (FCE): 160–179
- Cambridge English Preliminary (PET): 160–170
- B2 Business Vantage
- IELTS: 5.5–6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 72–94
- TOEIC Listening & Reading: 785
- TOEIC Speaking & Writing: 310
- PTE General Level 3
- PTE Academic: 59–75
- Duolingo: 110
- EF SET (CEFR): B2