University of Geneva

University of Geneva
Université de Genève
Latin: Schola Genevensis
MottoPost tenebras lux (Latin)
Motto in English
Light after darkness
TypePublic university
Established1559 (1559)
RectorYves Flückiger
Administrative staff
approx. 6,500
Students17,271
Location,
CampusUrban
LanguageFrench
English
AffiliationsCoimbra Group
LERU
EUA
IFPU
Websitewww.unige.ch

The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by French theologian John Calvin as a theological seminary.[1][2] It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for enlightenment scholarship. Today, it is the third largest university in Switzerland by number of students.[3]The University of Geneva is consistently ranked one of the top universities in the world.[4]

In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular.[2] In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding.[5] Almost 40% of the students come from foreign countries.

The university holds and actively pursues teaching, research, and community service as its primary objectives. UNIGE is a member of the League of European Research Universities (including academic institutions such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cambridge, Heidelberg, and Milan) the Coimbra Group and the European University Association.[6]

The university has a diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries. It is also home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, the Global Studies Institute, and the Institute of Global Health.

  1. ^ "About the University – Université de Genève". www.unige.ch. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Our Heritage – Faculté d'économie et de management – UNIGE". www.unige.ch. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  3. ^ "University of Geneva (UNIGE)". Studying in Switzerland. 5 September 2006.
  4. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022". Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  5. ^ "University of Geneva honors LHC project leader at 450th anniversary ceremony". CERN. 5 June 2009.
  6. ^ "University in the Spotlight: University of Geneva". Globalinksabroad.

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