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University of Geneva

24 rue du Général-Dufour Geneva,

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QS Global World Ranking

#110

Status

Public

Research Output

Very High

Total Students

16,684

Scholarships

Yes

Academic Faculty Staff

1,779

International Students

6,304

Overview

ABOUT

Originally founded as a theological seminary and law school in 1959, the University of Geneva is considered to be one of the best 100 universities in the world. The third-largest university in Switzerland in terms of student numbers, it has a sizeable international population. Almost 40% of the university’s students come from abroad. The university is located in several buildings across Geneva as well as the nearby city of Carouge, with lectures given in six different locations.

Total students - 16,684

49%

PG students

51%

UG students

International students - 6,304

38%

UG students

62%

PG students

Total faculty staff - 1,779

1049

International staff

730

Domestic staff

Total students - 16,684

PG students

49%

UG students

51%

International students - 6,304

UG students

38%

PG students

62%

Total faculty staff - 1,779

Domestic staff

730

International staff

1049

Scholarships

Offered

Yes

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