Why Geneva?

The attractiveness of Geneva is not limited to international organizations: Geneva has a medieval historic center and many museums and cultural sites (see Geneva city's official website and www.geneva.info). The University offers its students numerous sporting activities in stunning settings and surroundings at reasonable prices, such as rowing or sailing on the lake and skiing in the nearby Alps (sports at the University of Geneva).

A COSMOPOLITAN CITY IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

What do Frankenstein, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jean Calvin and Kofi Annan have in common? They have all helped shape the history and identity of Geneva!

Ideally situated close to renowned Alpine ski slopes, not far from the Mediterranean Sea and anchored in the heart of Europe, Geneva offers the rare advantage of being a cosmopolitan city of a relatively small size.

Its privileged geographic location makes the City of Calvin a hive of rich exchanges. This cosmopolitan city, the population of which encompasses more than 180 nationalities, is known worldwide for its tolerance and its open mindset.

Geneva is home to more than 80 international organisations such as the  ICRC / International Committee of the Red Cross, the UN, the WTO, the WHO and the ILO, plus some 250 NGOs and 170 permanent missions of foreign states.