Summer Study Abroad Programs in Geneva, Switzerland

Explore global health issues and compare public health systems through the lens of development, humanitarian action, human rights, and social justice. Based in Geneva—the world capital of public health—you’ll learn from experts at leading organizations through lectures, site visits, and briefings. Meet professionals from institutions like the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Médecins Sans Frontières while deepening your understanding of policy and practice in global health. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a research and higher education institution focused on the study of world affairs, with a special emphasis on international relations and development issues. Join our community for a unique experience in a renowned and highly specialized postgraduate institution during your summer break. At the Graduate Institute, you will be immersed in the field of international affairs and will have the opportunity to engage with distinguished faculty and experienced practitioners from the United Nations and other international organizations. You will explore and analyze today's global challenges. Our short programs offer a comprehensive approach, including lectures, workshops, simulation exercises, and visits to international organizations. These programs also provide valuable insights for students who are considering pursuing graduate studies in international affairs.

The EU Barcelona bachelor’s programs are seven-semester, three-year programs (240 ECTS) that allow you to transfer to campuses in between Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, and digital during the first four semesters. With start dates in October, February, June, and August, you will develop an entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative mindset and become well-versed in business principles. We develop business professionals by combining traditional teaching methods with experiential learning such as company visits, guest speaker sessions, conferences, business simulations, group discussions, and project work, among others. We immerse you in a real-world business environment and expound on the latest technological advances to prepare you for the dynamic and challenging workplace.

"International Law & Diplomacy from Inside" is an immersive experience with up-to-date knowledge in international law, trade restrictions, business correspondence, and commercial documentation in English. Additionally, attendees gain access to a multimedia course in Legal and Business English.​ Participants will have the opportunity to visit prominent international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization, and the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. These visits are designed to offer firsthand insights into the operations of these institutions. The program includes 20 hours of lectures delivered by leading international professors and practicing professionals. Participants will also receive an international certificate upon completion. Beyond the academic components, the program offers cultural excursions, including visits to the Patek Philippe Museum, the Swiss Riviera encompassing Vevey and Chillon Castle, and Lausanne, the Olympic capital. These activities provide a holistic Swiss experience, blending educational enrichment with cultural immersion