About us
UNIGE, founded in 1559 by John Calvin, is one of the recognised Swiss key public university research institutions. With its core values rooted in teaching, research, and community service, UNIGE has offered principal programs in the Sciences, Medicine, Humanities, Social and Political Sciences, Law, etc.
University of Geneva is in a league of its own and is affiliated with reputable associations such as the Coimbra Group and the League of European Research Universities.
Key Information about the University of Geneva:
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Details
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Established
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1559 by John Calvin
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Type
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Public Research University
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Faculties
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Sciences, Medicine, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Theology, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Translation and Interpreting, Economics and Management
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Student Population
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Over 16,500 students from more than 150 nationalities
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Global Rankings
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QS: 155th, THE: 171st, Shanghai: 49th
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International Partnerships
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Collaborations with UN, CERN, and over 400 partner institutions worldwide
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Memberships
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League of European Research Universities (LERU), Coimbra Group
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Notable Alumni
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Kofi Annan (Former UN Secretary-General), Didier Queloz (Nobel Laureate in Physics)
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