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Admission Process

All candidates must fill in an application form and send the supporting documents. The application file must contain the following:

  • The completed application form.

  • Supporting documentation (as listed in the application form).

  • The study of the file is followed by a mandatory interview.

Bachelor Programmes entry requirements:

a) Baccalaureate (Maturité), Vocational Baccalaureate (Maturité Professionnelle) and with a Federal VET diploma, or any foreign secondary education diploma as per the following national requirements:

 

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b) Minimum average pass grade

 

c) One-year professional experience or admission to the preparation programme

 

d) 18 years old minimum

 

e) English required level for the English section unless the student is of English mother tongue or has completed his secondary studies in English.

Bachelor Programmes, Admission Supporting Documents:

  1. Application form;

  2. Copies of the official certificate, Baccalaureate (Maturité), Vocational Baccalaureate (Maturité Professionnelle); and with a Federal VET diploma, or equivalent;

  3. Copies of transcripts;

  4. Copy of identity card or passport;

  5. Two passport photos;

  6. Motivation letter.

Should the candidate be accepted on the basis of the documents supplied, an interview lasting between 30 and 60 minutes is conducted with a specialist of the field selected. For candidates not residing in Switzerland, the interview will be conducted through electronic media.

Master Programmes, Admission Supporting Documents:

  1. Application form;

  2. Copies of the official certificate, A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, from an approved University / College;

  3. Copies of transcripts;

  4. Copy of identity card or passport;

  5. CV;

  6. Two passport photos;

  7. Motivation letter.

Executive Master  in International Relations and Global Politics, Admission Supporting Documents :

A rigorous selection of applications will be implemented. Candidates must also have a minimum of three years of experience in a managerial or political position.

Credits transfer 

Applicants having gained ECTS credits from other recognised universities or business schools may request for transfer of credits to one of SWISS UMEF programmes. A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred for a bachelor degree and 60 credits for a Master degree. The subjects for which credits are accepted must have been passed with a minimum of a grade of 4.00 on 6.00. SWISS UMEF only accepts a transfer of credits for subjects similar to that in the relevant UMEF programme.

 

SWISS UMEF is not required to justify any refusal.

The file can be sent via email or by post to:

SWISS UMEF (Château d’Aïre)

185 – 187 Route d’Aïre, 1219 Aïre – Geneva, Switzerland
Tel : +41 (0) 22 732 07 12
Email: admission@swiss-umef.ch
Web: www.swiss-umef.ch

 

Please note that only duly completed applications (with confirmation of payment of CHF 150.00 for the registration fee) will be considered.

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