{"id":29614,"date":"2020-10-27T10:43:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T08:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/?p=29614"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T09:39:41","slug":"studying-abroad-geneva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/studying-abroad-geneva\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying Abroad in Geneva: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/study.euruni.edu\/open-day\/geneva\/22_nov?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_mode=30&amp;utm_campaign=27102020\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1201\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/OpenDayGVA_Nov22_Emailer-Header_CTA-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39454\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/geneva.euruni.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">studying in Geneva<\/a>, or if you\u2019re fortunate enough to have already been accepted by a university, then you have a lot to look forward to. <strong>Geneva is known as the city of 1001 delights for the sheer range of what\u2019s on offer to visitors<\/strong>, from theatres and museums to world-class restaurants and nearby ski resorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva also has a thriving business community. The city is home to several of the world\u2019s best-known companies and institutions, including Procter &amp; Gamble, the World Trade Organization, CERN&nbsp;and Rolex,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;an exciting startup scene&nbsp;and&nbsp;convenient transport links to the rest of Europe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this short guide, you\u2019ll find&nbsp;everything&nbsp;you need to know&nbsp;to make the most of this fantastic city.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Study in Geneva, Switzerland?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva combines traditional charm with world-leading innovation and amenities. Business students will have the chance to intern at some of the&nbsp;top&nbsp;companies&nbsp;globally&nbsp;while enjoying an array of cultural attractions, beautiful countryside and a vibrant student community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the main reasons to study in Geneva:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is home to many of the world\u2019s largest companies and international organizations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geneva has a\u00a0large student community (25% of the city\u2019s population).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geneva boasts\u00a0a range of amenities and a well-developed public transport\u00a0system.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city houses many museums, theatres, art galleries, festivals\u00a0and other cultural attractions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geneva is situated\u00a0between\u00a0the Alps and Jura mountains; the great outdoors is on its doorstep and very easy to access for skiing,\u00a0hiking and more. Geneva is also located\u00a0in the center of Western Europe. With regular flight and train connections, it\u2019s an excellent base for exploring other countries like France, Germany, Austria, the UK and so on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.euruni.edu\/info-study-business-europe\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_mode=30&amp;utm_campaign=27102020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MicrosoftTeams-image-92-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35518\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting a Student Visa Is Relatively Straightforward&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/switzerland-3rd-best-european-country-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applying to study in Switzerland<\/a> is a straightforward process. If you are an EU citizen, you do not need a visa. But you will have to register with the local immingration authority, called the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/sem\/en\/home\/ueberuns\/kontakt\/kantonale_behoerden\/adressen_kantone_und.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canton de Gen\u00e8ve<\/a>, to get a residence permit within fourteen days of your arrival. You will need to show proof of a university place along with medical insurance. As a student, you can work for up to fifteen hours each week.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For international students coming from outside the European Union, the process is a little more complex. You will need to apply for a visa from the Swiss embassy in your home country. Required documents include a letter of acceptance from your university, proof of medical insurance and funds to support yourself, a valid passport&nbsp;and the relevant application form.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geneva Has&nbsp;Myriad&nbsp;Options for Student Accommodation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva is one of the world\u2019s most expensive cities, so it pays (quite literally) to be savvy when hunting for accommodation. Fortunately, students have multiple options when it comes to finding a place to live.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you do anything else, ask your university if any&nbsp;dormitories&nbsp;are available. These will likely represent the best value for money. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.euruni.edu\">EU Business School<\/a>, for example, offers a number of student rooms that are only a short distance from campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to find student accommodation, flatshares are your next best option. Students can take advantage of several online services, such as&nbsp;Erasmus Student Housing&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nestpick, to help spread the cost of rent.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geneva Has an Exciting Array of Cultural Attractions and Activities&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve moved to Geneva, you won\u2019t have to look far to stay entertained. The city boasts dozens of museums, art galleries&nbsp;and theatres. You can also take inexpensive day trips out to the Swiss countryside and the Mont Blanc area to go hiking, paragliding and skiing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbs-ceris-responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Graduates Share Their EU Geneva Experience\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LXYK2A0nokM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva is also an excellent place to explore the rest of Europe. EasyJet offers several low-cost flights from&nbsp;Geneva Airport; Paris, London and Rome can all be reached in less than two hours. And Switzerland\u2019s central location makes it the ideal starting point for exploration of Europe&nbsp;by&nbsp;bus and train.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Have to Keep an Eye on Your Finances&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Geneva isn\u2019t the cheapest city in the world. But that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s prohibitively expensive. With your ISIC student card, you\u2019ll have access to a number of discounts. And as long as you remain sensible by relying on public transport and spreading the cost of rent, you won\u2019t have to worry about your finances too much.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (Confoederatio Helvetica Franc or CHF).&nbsp;One franc is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;equivalent to about 0.9 euros or 1.10 dollars,&nbsp;but you should always check the latest conversion rates before making&nbsp;payments&nbsp;in a foreign currency. Rent ranges from around 700 to 1200 francs per month, and food will set you back an extra 800 francs (although you can nip over the border into France for cheaper prices). A monthly bus and tram pass will cost you 70 francs. All in all, you\u2019re looking at&nbsp;a&nbsp;total living cost&nbsp;between 1500 and 3000 Swiss&nbsp;Francs per month, depending on your lifestyle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.euruni.edu\/info-study-business-europe\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_mode=30&amp;utm_campaign=27102020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MicrosoftTeams-image-68.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geneva Is One of the World\u2019s Leading Business Hubs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva is one of the world\u2019s leading business cities. Many well-known companies and organizations are based there, including Procter &amp; Gamble, Rolex, Bacardi, Dell, McKinsey &amp; Company, CERN, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization and&nbsp;more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Universities have established links with many of these institutions and, as a student, you\u2019ll have a myriad of interning opportunities and access to conferences, graduate programs&nbsp;and external learning events. It\u2019s also worth remembering that half of Swiss companies\u2019 top positions are filled by expat business leaders.&nbsp;And Geneva has a notable&nbsp;startup scene&nbsp;too, with hundreds of young companies headquartered there.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study at EU Business School\u2019s Geneva Campus&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/geneva.euruni.edu\/\">EU Business School has a bustling campus in Geneva<\/a>. As a student, you\u2019ll gain all the skills, knowledge&nbsp;and hands-on experience&nbsp;needed&nbsp;to succeed in your chosen field. You\u2019ll also have the opportunity to work with some of the world\u2019s leading business thinkers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.euruni.edu\/info-study-business-europe\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_mode=30&amp;utm_campaign=27102020\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MicrosoftTeams-image-92-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35518\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geneva.euruni.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">programs on offer at our Geneva campus<\/a>, which include Bachelor\u2019s, Master\u2019s, and MBA degrees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geneva.euruni.edu\/life-eu-geneva-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swiss.gif\" alt=\"switzerland business school\" class=\"wp-image-29376\" style=\"width:915px;height:152px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about studying in Geneva, or if you\u2019re fortunate enough to have already been accepted by a university, then you have a lot to look forward to. 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