Degree Programs in Geneva, Switzerland

Embark on a journey into global affairs with the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR), designed for high school graduates eager to explore politics, diplomacy, and international governance. The program provides a strong foundation in international relations theory, global policy analysis, and the operations of international organizations. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of global cooperation, conflict resolution, and sustainable development through engaging coursework and practical learning opportunities. Graduates of the BA-IR are well-prepared to excel in careers within international organizations, diplomatic services, NGOs, corporate sectors, and public policy. Whether your goals include advancing humanitarian efforts, shaping foreign policy, or working in global commerce, this degree equips you with the critical knowledge and skills to succeed in an interconnected world. Step into a global community, tackle the world’s most pressing issues and build a career that makes a meaningful impact on the international stage.

In your first semester, travel to Washington, DC, to participate in a two-week traveling seminar, interacting with policymakers in the field within the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, and intergovernmental organizations. After your two weeks in Washington, you will live in Belgrade, Serbia where you will study changing alliances and the geopolitics of Europe, multilateral diplomacy, conflict and peace in Europe, the rise of populism, and actors and institutions in international politics. During your spring semester, you will spend 12 weeks in South Africa investigating non-Western perspectives on international relations, south-south diplomacy, the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), the politics of the African Union, and African energy diplomacy. From your base in Durban, explore the history of South Africa, the legacy of apartheid, and the country’s colonial past. Excursions will include visits to regional organizations and governance institutions in Johannesburg as well as neighboring areas.

Begin your global hospitality career with SHG Universities. Based on the prestigious Swiss education model, this three-year bachelor’s program combines academic excellence with international mobility. Students have the unique opportunity to study and work in different countries every six months, rotating between SHG campuses in major European cities and beyond. Classes are held inside 5-star hotels or online, taught by industry professionals, with a focus on both hospitality operations and business management. Weekly modular courses encourage active learning through case studies, presentations, and real-world projects. From the first semester, students complete part-time internships in departments such as front office, food and beverage, sales, and human resources. By graduation, students gain up to two years of professional experience, multilingual skills, and an international network—preparing them for leadership positions in luxury hotels worldwide.

The EU Barcelona bachelor’s programs are seven-semester, three-year programs (240 ECTS) that allow you to transfer to campuses in between Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, and digital during the first four semesters. With start dates in October, February, June, and August, you will develop an entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative mindset and become well-versed in business principles. We develop business professionals by combining traditional teaching methods with experiential learning such as company visits, guest speaker sessions, conferences, business simulations, group discussions, and project work, among others. We immerse you in a real-world business environment and expound on the latest technological advances to prepare you for the dynamic and challenging workplace.