University of Geneva

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Highlights

Founded in 1559 by Jean Calvin, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is dedicated to teaching, research and dialogue with society. With more than 17,000 students of some 150 different nationalities, it is Switzerland’s second largest university, and on of the top 100 universities worldwide.

Its faculty, are internationally acclaimed, and have earned multiple European Research Council Grants as well as important distinctions including the Fields Medal in mathematics and the Vicktor Ambartsumian International Prize in astrophysics.

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Special Note: This school is also a member of the EuroScholars program, a unique research abroad program designed for advanced and talented undergraduate students from US and Canadian institutions looking for an international research experience in Europe.

Term dates 

*Semester and exam dates may vary from year to year. Please consult the Host institution's fact sheet, the Host institution's website, or the Host institution directly to confirm.

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