Study Abroad in Switzerland
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Global Health and Development
Policy (SIT)
Geneva
190,000
International Studies and Multilateral
Diplomacy (SIT)
Geneva
190,000
Geneva is the most international city in
Europe, with over 40 percent of its
residents coming from outside Switzerland.
The European Headquarters of The
International Red Cross, the World Health
Organization, and the United Nations are in
Geneva.
Temperate climate
Fall / Spring
2.5
Temperate Climate
Fall / Spring
2.5
Coursework in international studies,
political science, or pre-law
Coursework in development studies,
public health, or the social, economic, or
political sciences.
15-20
NO
15-20
NO
Homestays
English/French
Homestays
English/French
Through this program, students explore
public health systems, health policy, and
development from the international nexus
of Geneva. During a two-week excursion
to Morocco, students can compare
different public health systems.
Students will complete an independent
study project in the last four weeks of the
program
Students have numerous occasions to meet
leading experts working at international
organizations, academic institutions, and
research centers. Students typically engage
with experts in the areas of multilateral
diplomacy, conflict resolution, integration,
development, the environment, complex
emergencies, and security.
Students will complete an independent study
project in the last four weeks of the program