How to apply

Diploma required

In accordance with Article 2 of the MUSE study Rules:

  • Bachelor's degree in science, economics, social sciences, international relations, medicine, law, or equivalent, obtained from a university and program recognized by UNIGE, after completing a minimum of three years of study (at least 180 ECTS credits).
  • HES students in disciplines related to environmental sciences.
  • Applications by students from other study directions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An additional course load  of 9 ECTS to 30 ECTS may be requested (as entrance requirement or as additional courses to be followed parallel to the Master’s programme).

Entry into the master’s program takes place only once a year in September.

How to register?

15 January -28 February

https://www.unige.ch/immatriculations/en

  • Some questions about immatriculation process ? See FAQ Immatriculation.
  • Additional documents for admission to MUSE, in addition to those required for registration, also to be submitted on the platform: CV and covering letter.

Selection of candidates

Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • English language skills at least at level B1 & French language skills at least at level B1
  • Previous academic results (grade point average and/or results of MUSE-related courses)
  • Interest for Interdisciplinarity and clear motivation to study environmental science
  • Intra- or extracurricular experience related to environmental science and/or sustainable development: internship, short course or relevant activity during civil service, topic of Bachelor’s thesis, relevant memberships in associations, political activity, etc.

Candidates with no intra-curricular or extracurricular experience are nevertheless invited to apply. Failure to meet this criterion does not automatically imply exclusion. Contact person for any questions regarding the selection criteria: Nicole Efrancey Dao

Excellence Scholarship

The excellence scholarship consists of CHF 12,500 allocated for the first year of study; this scholarship may be extended for the normal duration of the MUSE Master's program (four semesters) if the candidate is successful at the end of their first semester of study.

Information to follow in January 2026.

 

MUSE FAQ

Please check the FAQ webpage (available in French only).