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

Are you thinking of studying Islamic Studies, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Islamic Studies 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 Islamic Studies programmes for international students in Genève

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

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Understanding Islamist Movements - Geneva Summer Schools

University of Geneva

This course asks how we should understand the various political movements that claim to act in the name of Islam. What do the Islamic State and the various affiliates of al-Qaeda in the Middle East have in common with each other, or with the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, among others? What distinguishes these movements from the Taliban in Afghanistan or Boko Haram in West Africa? Why do some of the
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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 Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies are interdisciplinary degrees teaching students about all aspects of the world of Islam: religion, sciences, art, economy, law, literature, philosophy, or history. Islamic Studies offered by universities and colleges worldwide emphasize the role of the Islamic civilization in global history and the importance of relationships and agreements with Islamic countries in the contemporary world.

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