Student Services

Important links for potential students

To assist students in achieving their educational objectives and to jump-start their careers, SWISS UMEF offers a range of support services that are suitable for individual needs.

Intake

The academic calendar allows two entries per year: March and October.

The next intake: Click Here

Dates are subject to change by the management of SWISS UMEF.

Academic Advice

Candidates and students have access to an academic adviser who assists them with subjects that enable them to become rapidly familiar with academic life, such as:

Completing enrolment
Employment and internships
Programme and course choices
Planning their studies
Assessments
Academic reference and letters
Student support advisers
Learning and teaching terms
Pre-requisites and eligibility
Progress to completion, graduation
Academic misconduct allegations

Learning Resources

Faculty members post on SWISS UMEF’s platform the resources required for each course, such as the syllabus and the texts as well as presentations and videos that students require for an optimal understanding of the course.

Dissertation or Thesis Director

All students are required to undertake either an internship or research for a dissertation in order to graduate. They are assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and counselling.

Internships

Finding work without first obtaining any real or practical experience can be frustrating. Changing careers without having really researched and sampled a new area is often impossible. However, undertaking one or more internships is an excellent way to break the loop and gain the required experience.

SWISS UMEF, therefore, encourages its students to undertake at least one internship during the duration of their studies. These work placements allow the student to gain a first-hand experience of the realities of the business world. It is accepted practice that an internship is a requirement of any good and complete education in today’s world.

Every internship requires clearly defined pedagogical objectives, which is why each placement is agreed upon with the company or the organisation, the student and the student advisor beforehand, with the aim of enabling the intern to develop the theory and skills that he or she has learnt in a professional environment while, at the same time, offering constructive feedback on the learning objectives that have been agreed upon and helping students to successfully integrate into the world of business on termination of their studies.

Employment

SWISS UMEF strongly supports its students in securing employment after the completion of their studies. For this purpose, its curriculum, which is regularly updated, is constructed to develop skills required by the employment market. Seminars are also organised to enable students to familiarise themselves with the current situation of employability and create a network.

SWISS UMEF maintains strong links with its alumni and offers the possibility of strong coaching should this be required to improve their performance in their positions. This unique service is free for the first two years after graduation. Following this period, free advice is offered as required.

Furthermore, for current students deciding to undertake an internship, SWISS UMEF facilitates their research and contracts with the internship employer.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer (RPL):

SWISS UMEF recognises credits obtained at other officially recognised higher education institutions, in Switzerland or abroad, in accordance with the Lisbon Recognition Convention, the Bologna Process (ECTS framework), and the Swiss Higher Education Act (LEHE/HFKG).

Recognition is granted unless SWISS UMEF can demonstrate substantial differences between the learning outcomes achieved and those required by the programme.

Applications must be submitted in writing, with appropriate supporting documents (official transcripts, course descriptions, workload details, and learning outcomes).

Credits related to internships, dissertations, theses, or capstone projects must be completed at SWISS UMEF.
All decisions are provided in writing and may be appealed within 30 days.

Internal Transfers and Programme Changes :

Students wishing to transfer between programmes within SWISS UMEF may request the recognition of previously completed courses, following the same academic principles.

The total volume of transferable credits is limited to a maximum of 50% of the total ECTS credits of the target programme, in order to ensure the academic integrity and coherence of the qualification awarded.

Indicatively:

Up to 90 ECTS may be transferred for a Bachelor programme (180 ECTS)
Up to 45 ECTS may be transferred for a Master programme (90 ECTS)
Up to 60 ECTS may be transferred for a Master programme (120 ECTS)

SWISS UMEF accepts credits only from officially recognised institutions accredited by competent national or international authorities.
Professional accreditations such as AACSB, ACBSP, or IACBE may be used as indicators of quality, but the final decision is based primarily on an assessment of learning outcome comparability, academic level, and programme relevance.

Application Procedure :

Send your official transcript to the Admissions Office at: admission@swiss-umef.ch
The Admissions Office reviews the transcript and assesses equivalence based on learning outcomes, workload, and academic level.
The student is informed in writing of the courses recognised and those still required to complete the degree at SWISS UMEF.
The candidate submits the complete application form with all required documents.
Candidates are invited to an interview (online if necessary). Upon successful completion, the student receives an official letter of admission.

Support for Students with Disabilities

SWISS UMEF is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Our services include:

personalised psychological and social support,
adaptive technology for visually impaired students,
tailored academic support,
mobility access arrangements,
specific accommodations upon request (e.g. sign language interpreters, extended time for exams).
our aim is to ensure that every student can thrive under the best possible learning conditions.