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UNIGE

Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva now ranks among the top 100 universities in the world. A versatile institution with an international reputation, it cultivates its openness and encourages the emergence of inter- and multi-disciplinary fields in both research and teaching. It is an integral part of Geneva's international community, while contributing to the region's cultural, social and economic development, in particular through the promotion of research and its expertise in a very wide range of fields.

The UNIGE is also:

19,078 students, 62% of whom are women

9 faculties and 13 inter-faculty centres and institutes

4,645 employees (FTE)

613 courses

430 partner institutions in 73 countries

175 joint projects with internationally renowned universities

15 partnership agreements with major international and non-governmental organisations

For more information: www.unige.ch