Study abroad in Genève, Switzerland: Most popular universities for Geography.

Are you thinking of studying Geography, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Geography in Genève, Switzerland. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of Geneva

Founded in 1559 by Jean Calvin, the University of Geneva is dedicated to thinking, teaching, dialogue and research. With 16’500 students of more than 150 different nationalities, UNIGE offers more than 500 programmes (including 129 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, 80 doctoral programmes) and more than 300 continuing education programmes covering an extremely wide variety of fields.
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Most popular Geography programmes for international students in Genève

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Geography degree in Genève.

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Histoire Économique Internationale - Orientation Géographie

University of Geneva

Le Master Histoire Économique Internationale - Orientation Géographie constitue une formation avancée, unique en Suisse, dans cette discipline. Solidement ancrée dans l’approche et les méthodes de la discipline historique, cette formation fait une large part à l’apport des autres sciences humaines.
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Demography

University of Geneva

With the supervision of a director, the doctoral candidate carries out a personal research, which requires several years of continuous intellectual effort. Apart from a basis of solid knowledge, the doctoral thesis demands the candidate's skill to lead a long-term project, a sound interest in the chosen field of research and a certain originality of thought. In general, the doctoral thesis gives way to publications of several articles in specialized reviews, or even of a book.
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Geography and Territory Science

University of Geneva

This master of geography is completely dedicated to economic, political and cultural dimensions of spatiality and territoriality of the human societies. It gives theoretical and methodological tools, through workshops, conferences and case studies, for a student to become acquainted with academic and applied to urban and regional planning research.
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Géographie

University of Geneva

With the supervision of a director, the doctoral candidate carries out a personal research, which requires several years of continuous intellectual effort. Apart from a basis of solid knowledge, the doctoral thesis demands the candidate's skill to lead a long-term project, a sound interest in the chosen field of research and a certain originality of thought.
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Géographie et Sciences du Territoire

University of Geneva

This Master of Geography and Territorial Sciences enables students to study spatial development and geographic information with a view to perfecting their skills in land-use planning.
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Géographie

University of Geneva

Le programme doctoral de géographie s'adresse principalement aux doctorant(e)s en géographie affiliés aux universités membres et partenaires de la CUSO (UNIGE, UNINE, UNIL, UNIFR, EPFL). Il a pour but d'améliorer les conditions de réalisation de la thèse de doctorat en favorisant de meilleurs contacts entre jeunes chercheurs-euses et un cadre de recherche stimulant.
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Géographie et Environnement

University of Geneva

The Bachelor of Arts Géographie et environnement is offered by the University of Geneva.
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Development Studies (Mobilities, Spaces and Cities track)

University of Geneva

The Master in Development Studies is an intensive two-year study programme that offers an interdisciplinary approach to development. This programme provides students with a sound understanding of the local and global processes that define the politics and practices of international development.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Geography

Geography degrees teach students about places on Earth and the relations between humans and natural environments. During classes, students learn about the physical properties of Earth and its resources, as well as its inhabiting human societies. Geography graduates find jobs as cartographers, environmental consultants, town planners, school teachers, and more.

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