University of Geneva

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.

Yes, the University of GE (UNIGE) offers English-taught programs. Most English-taught courses are delivered at the PG level. UG courses are generally only available in the UG format.

However, some faculty members like the Geneva School of Economics, the Global Studies Institute (GSI), the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Humanities/Arts do deliver programs in English.

Uni Geneva is affiliated with 10 winners of the Nobel Prize. The university alumni won these awards across fields such as Medicine, Economic Sciences, Physiology or Medicine, and Physics. Among the popular Nobel winners affiliated with Uni Geneva are:

• Karl Gunnar Myrdal - Worked and taught as a Associate Professor
• Werner Arber - Studied Microbial Genetics and Bacteriophage Physiology
• Kofi Annan - Pursued a course in Economics and International Relations 
• Didier Queloz - Earned a Master's, PhD, and a DEA at Geneva University

The deadline to apply for the Uni of Geneva's Excellence Master Fellowships is generally February 28 for the Sep intake. It is arguably the most sought-after financial aid programme at Uni Geneva and students are advised to apply as soon as the portal opens in January.

Applications for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are expected to open on Aug 20, 2026.

UniGE ranks among the top 300 universities globally for graduate employment per some unofficial sources. Its graduates possess a strong competitive advantage in the European job market. QS rates it 63.1 out of 100 for Employment Outcomes and 34.8 out of 100 for Employer Reputation.