Transfer to GSD
Continue your Bachelor’s or Master’s studies at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and build on what you have already achieved. With individual credit assessment and a study plan tailored to your academic background, you can work towards a GSD degree while accessing internship opportunities, engaging with diplomatic practitioners and becoming part of our international community in Geneva.
Build on your previous studies
If you have completed university-level studies at another institution, you may apply to transfer credits towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at GSD. Each application is assessed individually to determine how your previous studies align with the requirements of your chosen programme.
The credits recognised will determine your remaining academic requirements, duration of study and applicable tuition fees. These details will be communicated following your assessment, allowing you to understand your pathway to completing your degree.
How to apply
1. Choose your programme and apply
Apply through the regular admissions process for the Bachelor’s or Master’s programme you wish to join. Indicate in your application that you would like your previous studies to be considered for credit transfer.
2. Submit your transcripts
Provide Admissions with your official academic transcripts and the supporting documents required to assess your previous studies. You may also be asked to provide course descriptions or further information about the content and credits of completed modules.
3. Receive your credit assessment
The Admission Panel reviews your previous studies and prepares a transfer report. The Academic Director then decides which credits can be recognised towards your chosen degree, in accordance with the GSD Credit Transfer Regulation.
4. Confirm your study pathway
Admissions will communicate the approved credit transfer and confirm your remaining courses, dissertation requirements, programme duration and tuition fees. Approved transfers are formally documented in your student file.
Your student experience at GSD
Transferring to GSD means becoming part of our academic and student community. You will have access to the opportunities available within your programme, including the internship programme, subject to its requirements, and the weekly Guest Speaker Series.
Through discussions with visiting diplomats, academics and international practitioners, you can connect your studies with professional experience and develop your network. Alongside these opportunities, you will complete the remaining requirements of your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, including the dissertation, as set out in your approved study plan.
Transfer into a double-degree programme
You may also apply to transfer into a double-degree programme. Admission and credit recognition are assessed according to the requirements of the selected programme and the relevant partner agreement. Contact Admissions to discuss the options available for your academic background.
Scholarships for academic excellence
Transfer applicants with a GPA above 3.5 may be considered for a special academic excellence scholarship. Awards are subject to an individual assessment; meeting the GPA threshold does not guarantee a scholarship.
Contact Admissions to discuss eligibility and how your academic results will be assessed.