Immersion Programme

“I would define my GSD experience in three words: education, connections, and opportunities. I had the privilege to be taught by brilliant faculty who shared with us not only the theoretical aspects, but also the practical and real side of the International Relations. Also, being in the hub of international organizations gave me the chance to meet, work, and connect with professionals and experts from all over the world, who offered me their best advice and guidance throughout my studies. Lastly, my entire journey at the GSD was filled with amazing opportunities, it opened many doors, and guided me towards the career I am building at this moment in the United States.
All these were achieved with hard work, dedication, and ambition and they completely changed my perspective and my life. I am very grateful for this experience and I can say that GSD is and will always be my family.”

-Daria-Romana Pop, Threat Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft (BAIR, Class of 2019)

Overview

The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) invites you to an invaluable experience in an international environment. By undertaking our accelerated one-semester-immersion short course, you will gain first-hand exposure into the world of diplomacy and international relations. Students get to understand the work of the international organisations and how diplomatic actors face new issues, draft policies and achieve amicable solutions through negotiations. GSD’s immersion programme provides a hands-on training experience that will equip you to engage in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Whether your background or interest lies in the private, public or the non-profit sector, GSD would like to encourage a fulfilling and useful experience that will enhance knowledge and boost a lasting career.

We will provide opportunities to gain reputable contacts, experience and resources in the field of International Relations and Diplomacy through the promotion of the different international events in the area and, of course, our distinguished faculty.

We guarantee an increase in knowledge and awareness of contemporary issues through a range of seminars and guest lectures from high level experts and officials from the international environment.

Programme Structure

Immersion programme with credits:

Candidates of the Immersion programme with credits will receive an Official Certificate of Completion and a grade transcript with the credits earned at the end of the semester. The credits earned could be used to continue obtaining a Bachelor or a Master degree depending on their respective level.

Immersion programme without credits:

Candidates will receive an Official Certificate of Completion at the end of the semester.

Participation in the Immersion programme without credits does not result in any European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credit points, as there are no mandatory exams for candidates auditing classes.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

  • Duration: 14 weeks
  • Intakes: September and February of each year
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Language of study: English
  • Prerequisites: CV, transcripts and a motivation letter.

For more detailed information on this programme, please contact us via: info@genevadiplomacy.com

Tuition fee

Immersion Programme with credits CHF 7,000

Immersion Programme without credits CHF 5,000

Application fee CHF 300 is non-refundable

Learning resources and administration fees CHF 300.- (non-refundable)

These fees do NOT include travel, living accommodation, meals, medical or health insurance and the required study trip.

Download the Programme Brochure

Application process

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