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 to the work of the international organizations and how diplomatic actors face new issues, policies and negotiations. GSD would like to provide a hands-on training experience that will equip you to engage in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Based in the heart of the most active center for multilateral diplomacy, Geneva is host to over 250 NGOs, 168 foreign states, and has been hosting international organizations for over 100 years. Organizations such as the United Nations office at Geneva (UNOG), the International Labor Organization, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have a seat in Geneva, with over 40, 000 international diplomats and civil servants working in this international setting. Not only is Geneva the center for diplomacy, it is also a welcoming environment of a wide range of cultures, with over 100 nationalities currently living and working in the city.
Whether your background or interest lie in 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 will 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.
The Short Term Certificate Course (STCC) Programme offers students the option to audit 3 core courses. Candidates who have completed their school will be given choices at the Bachelor level, and students who have completed a Bachelor programme can choose courses at the Master level. Candidates must first apply to the programme and once admitted – they will be informed of class choices available for the respective intake.
List of Courses at the Bachelor level
- Contemporary international relations: framework and issues
- Diplomatic neighbourhood: intergovernmental organizations
- Academic writing and critical thinking: core principles
- International economics
- International law for diplomats
- Theory and practice of diplomacy
- International history: from 1500 to modern times
- Applied macro-economics
- International Trade
- and many more
List of Courses at the Master level
- World politics: trends and transformations
- Diplomatic negotiations: policy, practice, procedures
- International managerial economics
- Core concepts of international law
- Research design and methodology
- Emerging trends in international trade
- and many more
Certificate
STCC programme with credits:
Candidates of the STCC programme with credits will receive an Official Certificate of Completion and a grade transcript with the credits earned at the end of their semester. The credits earned could be used to continue obtaining a Master degree.
STCC programme without credits:
Candidates will receive an Official Certificate of Completion at the end of their semester.
Participation in the STCC 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
Tuition: Please check the tuition fee tab
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
Short Term Certificate Course with credits / CHF 7’000
Short Term Certificate Course without credits / CHF 5’000
Application fee is non-refundable
These fees do NOT include travel, living accommodation, meals, medical or health insurance and the required study trip.
Financing your studies
If you are going to live and study in Switzerland, please keep in mind that Geneva is amongst the most expensive cities in the world. It is important to establish a realistic and sustainable financial plan for the entire period of studies. Of course obtaining a degree is also an investment in your personal development and in your own future. The financial aspect therefore should not be the only factor when deciding to begin or continue your studies in Geneva.
Please contact us via accounts@genevadiplomacy.com for more information.
Other Fees
Books and course material (non-refundable) / CHF 300.-
Application fee / CHF 300.-
PAYMENTS
Payments can be made by using the following bank details:
Account’s holder: Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations
Address: Château de Penthes, Chemin de l’Impératrice 18, 1292 Pregny /Switzerland
Name of the bank: UBS SA
Address of the bank: 8098 Zurich / SWITZERLAND
Account #: 22855816401Q
Swift / BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
IBAN: CH460022822855816401Q
Reference: Candidate’s name + course reference.
All charges including exchange rate fee and transaction fee are to be borne by the student
Any financial matters should be addressed to: accounts@genevadiplomacy.ch.
- Overview
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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 to the work of the international organizations and how diplomatic actors face new issues, policies and negotiations. GSD would like to provide a hands-on training experience that will equip you to engage in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Based in the heart of the most active center for multilateral diplomacy, Geneva is host to over 250 NGOs, 168 foreign states, and has been hosting international organizations for over 100 years. Organizations such as the United Nations office at Geneva (UNOG), the International Labor Organization, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have a seat in Geneva, with over 40, 000 international diplomats and civil servants working in this international setting. Not only is Geneva the center for diplomacy, it is also a welcoming environment of a wide range of cultures, with over 100 nationalities currently living and working in the city.
Whether your background or interest lie in 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 will 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
-
The Short Term Certificate Course (STCC) Programme offers students the option to audit 3 core courses. Candidates who have completed their school will be given choices at the Bachelor level, and students who have completed a Bachelor programme can choose courses at the Master level. Candidates must first apply to the programme and once admitted – they will be informed of class choices available for the respective intake.
List of Courses at the Bachelor level
- Contemporary international relations: framework and issues
- Diplomatic neighbourhood: intergovernmental organizations
- Academic writing and critical thinking: core principles
- International economics
- International law for diplomats
- Theory and practice of diplomacy
- International history: from 1500 to modern times
- Applied macro-economics
- International Trade
- and many more
List of Courses at the Master level
- World politics: trends and transformations
- Diplomatic negotiations: policy, practice, procedures
- International managerial economics
- Core concepts of international law
- Research design and methodology
- Emerging trends in international trade
- and many more
Certificate
STCC programme with credits:
Candidates of the STCC programme with credits will receive an Official Certificate of Completion and a grade transcript with the credits earned at the end of their semester. The credits earned could be used to continue obtaining a Master degree.
STCC programme without credits:
Candidates will receive an Official Certificate of Completion at the end of their semester.
Participation in the STCC 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
Tuition: Please check the tuition fee tab
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
-
Short Term Certificate Course with credits / CHF 7’000
Short Term Certificate Course without credits / CHF 5’000
Application fee is non-refundable
These fees do NOT include travel, living accommodation, meals, medical or health insurance and the required study trip.
Financing your studies
If you are going to live and study in Switzerland, please keep in mind that Geneva is amongst the most expensive cities in the world. It is important to establish a realistic and sustainable financial plan for the entire period of studies. Of course obtaining a degree is also an investment in your personal development and in your own future. The financial aspect therefore should not be the only factor when deciding to begin or continue your studies in Geneva.
Please contact us via accounts@genevadiplomacy.com for more information.
Other Fees
Books and course material (non-refundable) / CHF 300.-
Application fee / CHF 300.-
PAYMENTS
Payments can be made by using the following bank details:
Account’s holder: Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations
Address: Château de Penthes, Chemin de l’Impératrice 18, 1292 Pregny /Switzerland
Name of the bank: UBS SA
Address of the bank: 8098 Zurich / SWITZERLAND
Account #: 22855816401Q
Swift / BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
IBAN: CH460022822855816401Q
Reference: Candidate’s name + course reference.
All charges including exchange rate fee and transaction fee are to be borne by the student
Any financial matters should be addressed to: accounts@genevadiplomacy.ch.
Application procedure
Testimonials
Daria-Romana Pop
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR)
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 …
Donis Sadushaj
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR)
As an Albanian that has lived in a transitional period, from one of the harshest communist regimes to democracy, I comprehend the sheer significance of the good governance, social justice, and accountability. These are simply the tenets that I acknowledged throughout my irreplaceable education period at GSD.
Becoming a part of the diplomatic domain allowed me to engage in issues I was deeply passionate about: International Law and International Affairs. It was during my last year of studies that I decided to join GSD and this decision made possible the exploration …
Mariana Suarez
Master in International Relations (MIR)
I arrived to Geneva on a flight from New Zealand in 2016. Winter was setting in. I was lacking suitable snow boots but hopeful about the journey I was embarking on.
GSD offered me a structured programme that included both foundational topics as well as deep dives into the most pressing international relations issues of the day. I relished the opportunity to answer questions made by professors, expert academically and in practise. I quickly learnt about the importance of strategic thinking in diplomacy.
As a self-proclaimed introvert, the GSD Masters Programme encouraged me to …
