Introduction and Overview

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies of Geneva is a professional graduate school focusing on international relations in Geneva, Switzerland. It enjoys a high reputation for research and teaching in international affairs and other related fields, attracting outstanding students from all over the world.

History and Establishment

The institute was established in 1927 during the League of Nations period. It was the world's first institution dedicated to international affairs research. In 1961, the Institute of Development Studies (then known as the Institute of African Studies) was established. As pioneers in this field, the two institutes merged in 2008 and were renamed the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies of Geneva.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a high-quality, international faculty team. The teachers have profound academic attainments and rich practical experience in international relations, international economy, international law, international history and other fields, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Academic Research: As an important institution for international affairs research, it conducts cutting-edge academic research on a global scale, and its research results have an important impact on the formulation of international policies and academic development. The institute has established close cooperative relations with many international organizations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations and multinational companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities and providing a practical platform for teachers' scientific research.

Teaching quality: It offers master's and doctoral degree programs. Its curriculum keeps up with the international situation and the forefront of discipline development, focusing on cultivating students' independent analysis ability, critical thinking and interdisciplinary literacy, so that students can cope with various challenges in a complex international environment.

Institutional nature

The institute is a higher education institution managed by a private foundation, but it has been certified by the Swiss government and receives funding from the Swiss Confederation and the State of Geneva.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating students' creative thinking on major global issues, emphasizing global responsibility awareness and promoting respect for diversity. Through close interaction with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, governments and multinational companies, students are allowed to participate in global discussions and prepare to cultivate future policymakers who can lead the world.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines: It has a high level in the fields of international relations, international law, international economics, international relations history and development, and its research results and teaching quality are in a leading position internationally.

Department settings: There are five academic departments, namely international law, international relations and politics, international history and politics, international economics, anthropology and sociology. Each department is chaired by a professor. These departments cover the main areas of international affairs and development research, providing students with comprehensive and in-depth learning and research opportunities.

Ranking

As a member of the Global Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), the institute is highly recognized internationally, but its specific position in the comprehensive university rankings has not been found. However, its ranking in professional fields such as international relations is usually relatively high.

Expenses

The tuition fee for the English-taught master's program is 8,000 Swiss francs/year, and the application fee is 100 Swiss francs before January 15 and 100 Swiss francs before March 1. Currently, it is CHF 200. In addition, the school also offers a variety of scholarships, with half scholarships worth CHF 10,000 per year and full scholarships worth CHF 20,000 per year.

Campus

The main campus is the Maison de la Paix campus, located in the center of the international city of Geneva, one of the important centers of global governance. Surrounded by many international organizations and institutions, it provides students with convenient conditions for contacting the forefront of international affairs, and also creates a good environment for academic exchanges and research cooperation.