Studying at GSD

The Geneva School of Diplomacy follows a system of rolling admissions, i.e. admissions may be submitted anytime throughout the year for an intake in the future. We have two intakes of September and February. You can enter your preferred start date for international relations and diplomatic studies on the application form.

On our respective programmes pages, you will find useful information on admission requirements, on how to prepare your application and on how we can assist you during this process.  For Non-EU applicants, please apply at least 6 months before the intake as visa and/or permit application process may take up to 4 months. Late applications may be considered on a case-to-case basis; please consult our Admissions Office for assessment.

Students interested in studying international relations and diplomacy or transferring to GSD may contact us directly via phone (+41 22 300 33 77) or email at info@genevadiplomacy.com. For more information about our transfer policy, please click here.

For more information about accommodation options and living in Geneva, Switzerland, please click here.

For EU/EFTA citizens, you still need to apply for a residence permit to study in Switzerland. We therefore strongly advise you, once you are admitted, to get in close contact with our Admissions Office.  You will be assisted with the requirements and official documents, which are essential in the visa application process. We strongly advise you not to request your visa without prior approval from the Admissions Office.

Although GSD is committed to assisting students with immigration procedures and completion of their applications, please note that GSD has no legal capacity to intervene with the authorities. It is a student’s responsibility to fulfill legal obligations to obtain immigration approval.

Note: Apply for a visa only after completing the enrolment procedure. Failing to do so may lead to the refusal of your visa from the immigration office.