Practical Geneva

Canton of Geneva

Founded in 1599, the University of Geneva included 9 faculties and brings together various centers and institutes. Today, it ranks among the top 100 universities in the world.

The HES-SO Geneva offers tertiary education at university level focused on professional practice. It offers bachelors and masters degrees.

The Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) is a research and higher education institution dedicated to the cross-cutting areas of international relations and development.

The Hotel School of Geneva (EHG) provides training in the hotel, catering and service industry sectors.

Canton of Vaud

• The EPFL, university of science and technology.
• The University of Lausanne offers three faculties that are unique in Switzerland: Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration, Biology and Medicine (FBM) and Geosciences and Environment (GSE).The University of Lausanne.
• The Lausanne Hotel School (EHL) is a pioneer in teaching methods for the hospitality industry in Switzerland.

Recognition of foreign diplomas in Switzerland

There are two types of recognition: academic and professional. Having your diploma recognized may be necessary, in particular to practice a regulated profession; in the fields of health, pedagogy, social work and the technical and legal fields or to be admitted to training.

• The “Cité des Métiers” provides information, support and a large number of useful information sessions and links on diploma recognition.
• Useful information and FAQs from the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
• Association “Découvrir” : personalized support in diploma recognition procedures for qualified migrant women.
• Academic Horizon is a bridge programme that prepares students for university which can give them a head start on their studies.