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

Are you thinking of studying International Law, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study International Law 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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Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights provides post-graduate education, conducts academic legal research and policy studies, and organizes training courses and expert meetings. It concentrates on branches of international law that relate to situations of armed conflict, protracted violence, and protection of human rights.
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Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a leading institution of research and higher education dedicated to the study of world affairs, with a particular emphasis on the cross-cutting fields of international relations and development issues.
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Most popular International Law programmes for international students in Genève

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

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Geneva Summer Schools - Cultural Heritage Law Past, Present, and Future

University of Geneva

The summer school offers an overview of the international and comparative law for the protection of cultural heritage and of several of the legal and ethical issues related to it.
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International Law in Armed Conflict

University of Geneva

The Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict (60 ECTS, equivalent to a LLM) is one of the few part-time, innovative and intellectually challenging programmes in international humanitarian law and human rights offered today. 
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International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is one of the most innovative and intellectually challenging programmes in international humanitarian law and human rights offered in Europe today.
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The Classification of Armed Conflicts

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

This course aims to study, in depth, an emblematic example of the complexity of international humanitarian law (IHL) and the challenges it raises: the classification of armed conflicts (ACs).
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Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict and Fragile Situations

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Professionals who are not enrolled in the Executive Master can take short courses to deepen their expertise in a specific issue. Attending these courses enables participants to draw from the comprehensive expertise of the faculty, meet key experts and practitioners and interact with Executive Master candidates.
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Geneva International Students' Program

University of Geneva

The GISP is an interdisciplinary Study Abroad semester at the University of Geneva. The program is designed for students seeking an enriching academic experience in one of the main centers of international governance.
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The International Criminal Court

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Professionals who are not enrolled in the Executive Master can take short courses to deepen their expertise in a specific issue. Attending these courses enables participants to draw from the comprehensive expertise of the faculty, meet key experts and practitioners and interact with Executive Master candidates.
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Gender in Transitional Justice

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

What is the distinctive gender dimension of mass violence and large-scale human rights violations? How can it be integrated into transitional justice norms and practices? What are the recent legal and policy developments in this area, particularly at the level of the United Nations (UN)? This course sheds light on the history and concept of gender studies and their impact on current transitional
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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 International Law

International Law degrees teach students about legal relations and interactions between nations. International Law courses, offered by law schools worldwide, focus on topics like human rights, international commerce, interactions between different legal systems, etc. International Law graduates learn how to improve foreign relationships, reach compromises, and facilitate political and economic cooperation.

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