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University of Geneva
University of Geneva

Important Facts

  • Student Enrollment:

    15668

  • Faculty:

    1741

  • Sponsored Projects:

    NA

  • Male to Female Ratio:

    39/61

  • Alumni :

    NA

  • Increase in Admission:

    NA

  • Applicant Count:

    NA

  • International Students:

    39%

  • Establishment:

    1559

Contact

  • University Offices:
    Bd du Pont-d'Arve 40 CH-1211 GENEVA 4
  • Telephone:
    +41 22 379 71 11
  • Fax:
    NA
  • website

The University of Geneva also known as UNIGE, Switzerland’s 2nd largest university by enrolments, was established in 1559 by the famous theologian Jean Calvin. The university is now home to 16,000+ students from 150 different countries.

UNIGE provides 290+ programs in a wide variety of fields including medicine, humanities, social sciences, law & sciences. The university consists of 8 faculties in science, medicine, humanities, economics, management, law, theology, social sciences & psychology. UNIGE is renowned for its impactful standards in research & its other disciplines. Characterized by its long-standing tradition of dynamic & groundbreaking research, UNIGE has constantly labelled as a leading university in Europe.

Known to have association with ten Nobel Prize winners, UNIGE has won numerous accolades for its outstanding contribution to education. Some of its notable alumni are Jean Starobinski, Martin Hairer, Norman Angell, Denis Duboule & Werner Arber.