Study Abroad

Students who fail to pay the Durham College fees on time will need to pay a late payment fee worth CAD 150 (INR 10.5 K) per academic term. This fee is non-refundable.

Students with outstanding balances need to pay the same ASAP. Otherwise the college may put holds on their student accounts. This would not allow them to register for studies for future semesters or access official grades, transcripts, and other credentials. 

Yes, Indian students should also plan for miscellaneous costs worth CAD 370 and CAD 400 (INR 25.8 K and INR 27.9 K) per year, apart from tuition and ancillary fees.

This includes costs associated with transcripts, enrolment verifications, credit transfer fee, and official documentation request, among some other costs.

Check durhamcollege.ca to know more.

Ancilliary fees are costs charged by Durham College to support health and wellness services such as technology access, campus activities, and career support. These costs are mandatory for all students, including from India.

These can range between CAD 700 and CAD 900 or more (INR 48.9 K and INR 63 K or more). 

Ancilliary fees are costs charged by Durham College to support health and wellness services such as technology access, campus activities, and career support. These costs are mandatory for all students, including from India.

These can range between CAD 700 and CAD 900 or more (INR 48.9 K and INR 63 K or more). 

Yes, Indian UG degrees are recognised by the Uni of Geneva, provided it's from a university and programme recognised by UNIGE. Generally, the university tends to accept a degree recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The UG degree must be worth at least 3 years of study, with a minimum of 180 ECTS Credits equivalent.

Uni of Geneva is a very good option for Indian students, particularly for international relations, law, science, and diplomacy programs. Mentioned below are some key reasons that make UNIGE a fine option for Indian students:

• Low tuition costs (CHF 500 or INR 60 K per semester)
• Networking opportunities at the UN, WHO, and CERN
• Top 150 universities global ranking
• Allowed to work part-time up to 15 hours per week (during semester) and 45 hours per week (after semester)

ETH Zurich and Uni Geneva are top choices for Indian students planning to study in Switzerland. The choice of which is better, however, depends on the interests and future career goals of a student.

For STEM courses, ETH Zurich is considered the better option. The university holds an outstanding international reputation and is considered on par with MIT and Stanford for research.

Uni Geneva is better for International Relations and Law. The university maintains close links with the top organizations such as WTO, the UN, and hundreds of NGOs.

Students can pay the Uni Geneva fees via the UNIGE Student Portal. Payment modes include credit card, e-banking, and post office. The fees are usually due by early November (for Fall intake) or early April (for Spring intake).

The fee is to be paid in a single installment, considering the low cost.

Students can register for courses via the UNIGE student portal. The registration period generally opens in October for the Fall intake and March for the Spring intake.

The exact dates for the same are generally sent via email. Follow the steps mentioned below to register for courses at UNIGE:

• Log in to the UNIGE student portal
• Go to the course registration section
• Select classes
• Confirm your choices

Students are also advised to enroll for exams formally at the specific faculty's office.

Yes, Indian students can change their course or faculty at the Uni of Geneva (UNIGE), if they meet the new program's requirements and deadlines.

Changing a major within the same faculty/institute can be done by submitting a written request to the academic advisor.  For a major in a different faculty, students are required to submit a change request via the UNIGE Admissions Office Platform.