Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is one of the oldest universities in Switzerland and is recognized globally for its academic excellence and research contributions. Located in the heart of Geneva, the university serves approximately 19,078 students, with a diverse population that includes 40% international students from over 150 nationalities. UNIGE offers more than 500 programs, including 136 Bachelor's and Master's degrees, 87 doctoral programs, and 343 continuing education courses across nine faculties and several interdisciplinary centers.The university has established strong ties with international organizations based in Geneva, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). This connection enhances its reputation for research and education in fields such as life sciences, physics, social sciences, and law.
#105
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19,078
Total Enrollment
8.4:1
Students:Faculty Ratio
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The University of Geneva provides comprehensive career services aimed at supporting students in their professional development. These services include personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview preparation, as well as access to job fairs featuring top employers from various sectors. The university emphasizes experiential learning through internships that allow students to gain practical experience while studying. The Career Services office maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. Additionally, online resources are available that include job listings and career advice articles.
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Expert in International and Comparative Education
Abdeljalil Akkari is a professor and the director of the International and Comparative Education Research Group at the University of Geneva (ERDIE), Switzerland, and serves as a visiting professor at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Kazakhstan. Previously, he held the position of Dean of Research at the HEP-BEJUNE Higher Pedagogical Institute in Biel, Switzerland, and was an assistant professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in the United States. His extensive experience and publications focus on international cooperation, curriculum development, education quality, education planning, multicultural education, teacher training, and educational inequalities. His recent works include Rethinking Education: Educational Alternatives from the Global South (UNESCO) and Intercultural Approaches to Education: From Theory to Practice (Springer).
Advocate for Healthcare Protection in Armed Conflict
Alexander Breitegger has served as a Legal Adviser at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Headquarters in Geneva, focusing on the intersection of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL), particularly concerning the protection of healthcare delivery in armed conflict and emergencies. He supports the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's Health Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative and has participated in expert consultations related to this topic from 2012 to 2014. Notably, he played a key role in drafting Resolution 4 on HCiD for the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in 2015 and contributed to the ICRC’s input for UN Security Council Resolution 2286, adopted by consensus in May 2016. Breitegger continues to provide legal advice on various multilateral initiatives addressing the protection of healthcare, including the WHO resolution on a Global Workforce of Health-Care Professionals for 2030. He holds a PhD in international law with a specialization in IHL from the University of Vienna, Austria, and a Master's Degree from the European Master on Human Rights and Democratization program.