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Rankings

How every major ranking places the University of Geneva. Lower is better.

#168
QS World
2027
#163
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#55
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#31Dentistry#68Politics & International Relations Studies#70Linguistics#71Pharmacy & Pharmacology#81Law#83Geology#84Anatomy & Physiology#84Physics & Astronomy

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Economics, finance & accounting
4
$1,213See →
Natural sciences
4
$1,213See →
Business & management
2
$1,213See →
Life sciences & biotechnology
2
$1,213See →
Social sciences
2
$1,213See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
1
$1,213See →
Public health & allied health
1
$1,213See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$1,213
Typical fee a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses; some 18 months
English (IELTS)
7 overall
1 of 1 courses

1 course mentions scholarships. 16 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at the University of Geneva

The job market for the University of Geneva's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Switzerland.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at the University of Geneva cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $1,213 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $1,213, economics, finance & accounting $1,213.

How is the University of Geneva ranked?

The University of Geneva is ranked #168 by QS (2027), #163 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #55 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Dentistry (#31) and Politics & International Relations Studies (#68).

What IELTS score does the University of Geneva need for a master's course?

Most master's courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.

How many master's courses does the University of Geneva offer?

16 master's courses across 7 fields; the largest are economics, finance & accounting (4), natural sciences (4) and business & management (2).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Geneva's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.