Do you consider a career in international affairs in the future and would you like to learn (more) about it? Then come and join us at GSD for a one-week full-time program from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2020, and experience the life of a diplomat at the United Nations in Geneva.

Located in Geneva, the world capital of diplomacy, the GSD Summer School in International Relations offers students a unique exposure to the diplomats work in International Relations.

During the week you will engage with peers from different cultural backgrounds and learn from the real-world diplomatic experience of the GSD renowned Faculty through dynamic and interactive learning activities. You will discuss compelling and inspiring topics of diplomacy and international relations in the mornings and visit the major international organizations in Geneva in the afternoons.

GSD Summer School, designed for international students from 15 to 20 years, will help you to prepare for your professional future and develop a more global understanding of the complex issues of diplomacy in the 21st century. The language of instruction is English.

CERTIFICATION

Students who successfully complete a summer school programme will receive a GSD certificate of completion.

The program will give students the opportunity to experience how global affairs are managed on a daily basis, meet with students from all over the world and make contacts for future internships and career opportunities. The curriculum aims at providing participants with an understanding of the international affairs world. To view 2019 program* please click here. *the 2020 program will be out soon.

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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 “Summer School 2019”. Please note that the deadline for payments is 1 July 2020.

All charges including exchange rate fee and transaction fee are to be borne by the student

Registration

To register for the five days Summer School in International Relations, there is a CHF 100,- registration fee (this is non-refundable). The tuition fee for the full week of Summer School is CHF 1.200,-. Your registration will be complete once the payment has been confirmed by GSD. The tuition fee does not include travel costs, accommodation or other living expenses in Geneva. Your place will be reserved upon receipt of your payment.

Any financial matters should be addressed to: accounts@genevadiplomacy.ch.

DELIVERY OF COURSES AND VISITS

The individual courses will take place in two 1.5 hour sessions per day during one week from 09h30 to 12h30. In the afternoons, theory will be put into practice thanks to various visits and briefings at diplomatic missions, United Nations agencies and international development organizations.

For further information on the Summer School, please contact us at: summerschool@genevadiplomacy.com.

Morning sessions

The morning sessions during the week will cover such topics as:*

United Nations System
Multilateral Diplomacy
International Trade
Human Rights
International Humanitarian Law
Modern Armed Conflicts
Digital Diplomacy
Energy Diplomacy
Sustainable Development
International Migration

Afternoon visits

In the afternoons you will get inspired by guided visits to international organizations such as:*

the United Nations (UN),
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
the World Trade Organization (WHO),
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

*Minor last minute changes in the topics and visits might occur

Overview

Located in Geneva, the world capital of diplomacy, the GSD Summer School in International Relations offers students a unique exposure to the diplomats work in International Relations.

CERTIFICATION

Students who successfully complete a summer school programme will receive a GSD certificate of completion.

Program Aim

Payment & Registration

Payments

All charges including exchange rate fee and transaction fee are to be borne by the student

Registration

Any financial matters should be addressed to: accounts@genevadiplomacy.ch.

Session & Visits

DELIVERY OF COURSES AND VISITS

For further information on the Summer School, please contact us at: summerschool@genevadiplomacy.com.

Morning sessions

The morning sessions during the week will cover such topics as:*

United Nations System
Multilateral Diplomacy
International Trade
Human Rights
International Humanitarian Law
Modern Armed Conflicts
Digital Diplomacy
Energy Diplomacy
Sustainable Development
International Migration

Afternoon visits

In the afternoons you will get inspired by guided visits to international organizations such as:*

the United Nations (UN),
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
the World Trade Organization (WHO),
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

*Minor last minute changes in the topics and visits might occur

WHAT TO DO IN GENEVA

Geneva is a beautiful city full of mystery and places to discover. Nevertheless, at the start, it can be difficult to know where to go. For this reason, we have created a list with activities and places to visit in the city of Calvin so you can enjoy your stay to the fullest.

Accompanying your child(ren) to Geneva?

When your child is participating in our Summer School, you will have plenty of time to visit Geneva. We have created a guide for accompanying parents in order to help you with what to do & where to go. From fancy bars to spas and the best places to eat, not to mention the beautiful museums and hidden places of Calvin’s city. Come and discover with us the magic within this city.

There are a few activities that only happen during this time of the year. Make sure you do not miss them!