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Geneva Summer Schools

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A diversity of pluridisciplinary summer courses for students & junior professionals from all horizons

Geneva Summer Schools 2022 Edition

Children at the Heart of Human Rights
Digital Law
Design the Future of Global Governance
Global Citizenship Education
Global Health, Drugs, Policy and Power
International Cultural Heritage Law
International Law & International Humanitarian Law
Leadership for Sustainability Transitions & Resilience
Science Communication in the Post-COVID19 Era
Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes, Porto Cheli, Greece
Sustainability Activism
Technology, The Future and You
WIPO-UNIGE: Intellectual Property

See All Courses 2022:
https://www.unige.ch/genevasummerschools/programme/courses

30/10/2026

Why study in International Geneva? 🌍
Because International Geneva brings global issues to life.

Geneva is home to a unique concentration of international organisations, NGOs, diplomatic missions, research institutions and experts working on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

For Geneva Summer Schools participants, this creates opportunities to go beyond the classroom: visit international organisations, meet practitioners, explore concrete cases and challenges, and exchange with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

Depending on the programme, students can connect their academic learning with the people and institutions working on these issues every day - from human rights and sustainability to digital governance and international cooperation.

This is what makes studying in Geneva so distinctive: the international community becomes part of the learning experience.

Interested in experiencing International Geneva for yourself? Explore the Geneva Summer Schools 2027 programmes by checking our website !

23/10/2026

How do we make good decisions when we cannot predict the future?

In a world shaped by climate change, geopolitical shifts and interconnected crises, strategic foresight helps us explore possible futures and make better-informed decisions under uncertainty.

Our five-day intensive course in Strategic Foresight gives participants hands-on experience applying these methods to real-world challenges.

In the past summer’s edition, participants worked with the Canton of Geneva’s Office de l’urbanisme (Département du territoire) to explore a pressing question:

💧 How can Greater Geneva secure its water, food and energy in the decade after the ecological transition (2045–2055)?

We spoke with the course leader Ewa Lombard, PhD about the course, why strategic foresight matters today, and what participants can take away from the experience.

💡 “My honest wish is that they become more fluent in making decisions under uncertainty, for themselves and for their organisations.”

👉 Read the full interview and discover the course: https://www.unige.ch/genevasummerschools/gss/meet-our-faculty

16/10/2026

Today, let’s talk about the academic dimension of the Geneva Summer School courses.
At Geneva Summer Schools, the academic dimension is at the heart of every programme.
Our courses are developed with and taught by University of Geneva professors, researchers and academic experts, often together with specialists from international organisations and other institutions.

Depending on the programme, participants engage in:

•Lectures and seminars
•Academic discussions and debates
•Case studies and practical exercises
•Group work and collaborative projects
•Presentations and exchanges with peers
•Field visits and encounters with practitioners

The aim is to create an intensive learning experience where participants can deepen their knowledge, question different perspectives and connect academic concepts with concrete challenges articulated by experts from Geneva-based IOs and NGOs, for instance.
For example, the SDG Summer School combines real-world challenges identified by Geneva-based international organisations and NGOs with team-based problem-solving. Participants develop and iteratively refine practical solutions through expert guidance, prototyping, pitching sessions and peer-to-peer exchanges with students worldwide.
The format may vary from one summer school to another, but the academic ambition remains the same: to learn from experts, engage critically with ideas and develop a deeper understanding of complex global issues.

09/10/2026

One of the best parts of the Geneva Summer Schools is hearing directly from the people who took part in them and seeing how the experience continues to resonate beyond the summer.

Here is what Kanika, from India, shared with us after taking part in the Science & Policy for Environmental Action 2026 summer school:

“As a proud Geneva Summer Schools 2026 alumna, I look back on the programme as a truly transformative learning experience. It offered invaluable exposure to global governance, international policymaking, and an inspiring network of peers and experts. The knowledge, perspectives, and connections I gained continue to shape my professional journey and commitment to sustainability and science–policy engagement.”

Thank you, Kanika, for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very happy to know that the programme continues to inspire you in your professional journey.

The Science & Policy for Environmental Action summer school explores the science–policy interface and brings together participants from different backgrounds to look at how scientific knowledge can contribute to addressing complex environmental challenges.

02/10/2026

Attending a summer school at the University of Geneva is about more than taking a short academic course.

It is also about experiencing Geneva and discovering a different side of the city once the classroom day is over.

For our participants in the 2026 SDG Summer School, this meant discovering Geneva during the cooler hours of the day, after classes had finished in the late afternoon.

We enjoyed rooftop views from the SDG Solution Space next to Campus Biotech, gathered by the lake, shared drinks as the sun went down, enjoyed fondue at the Bains des Pâquis, and created many more informal moments together along the way.

For us at the Geneva Summer Schools, the social program is not an optional extra. It is an integral part of the learning experience.

These moments allow participants to get to know one another beyond their academic backgrounds and to build connections that are often essential when working together. We see it again and again: once people have had the chance to share a meal, explore the city or simply have a conversation outside the classroom, collaborative group work becomes more natural and often more effective.

International academic exchange does not happen only through lectures and discussions. Sometimes, it starts over a drink by the lake or around a table of Swiss fondue.

Interested in joining us for a future Geneva Summer School? Our 2027 programme will open for registration in December.

25/09/2026

A few memories from the 2026 Geneva Summer Schools at the University of Geneva. 🌍

This summer, we welcomed participants from many different countries to Geneva for several weeks of academic learning, exchange and discovery.

Through lectures, seminars, group work, discussions and field visits, participants explored different topics with professors from the University of Geneva and other universities, as well as experts from international organisations and other institutions based in Geneva.

Beyond the classroom, participants had many opportunities to exchange ideas, discover new perspectives and get to know each other.

At the end of their course, all participants leave with a Certificate of Completion from the University of Geneva, and hopefully many good memories from their time in Geneva.

Thank you to all our participants, professors, experts, partners and colleagues who contributed to this year's edition, and to everyone working behind the scenes to make the summer schools happen.

It was a busy summer, but a very rewarding one. We are already looking forward to 2027!

14/09/2026

Today marks not only the end of our Children at the Heart of Human Rights Summer School programme, but also the closure of the 2026 edition of the Geneva Summer Schools at the University of Geneva (Université de Genève (UNIGE))! 🎓
We were delighted to welcome so many passionate participants from different fields and from all around the world. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment made this edition truly special. 🌍

Congratulations to all our participants on completing the programme and receiving their certificates! 👏 We wish you all the very best in your future academic and professional endeavours.

Thank you for being part of this journey — and stay tuned for more until next year! ✨

31/08/2026

Children at the Heart of Human Rights

Our last course of this 2026 edition of the Geneva Summer Schools programme is officially starting ! 🎉

We are delighted to welcome this year’s cohort of participants for our Children at the Heart of Human Rights summer school programme.

We hope they’ll have a pleasant stay in Geneva and learn a lot with us !

This course is part of the Geneva Summer Schools programme of Université de Genève (UNIGE) ✨

30/08/2026

🌊Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes🌊

Can’t believe it’s already the end of our Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes summer school programme! Time really does fly when we are having such a good time! ✨

We are proud to announce that all of our participants successfully completed this course and earned their certificates 🎓👏

Over the past week, we’ve had the pleasure of sharing unforgettable moments, discovering new perspectives, and creating plenty of memories together. We’re especially grateful to our participants for bringing so much curiosity, enthusiasm, and positive energy to every session. 💙

We hope that the knowledge, skills and experiences gained throughout this week will stay with them and support them in their future academic and professional journeys.

A huge thank you to for the organization of this wonderful course and to everyone who helped make this summer school such a success! 🙌

This course is part of the Geneva Summer Schools programme of Université de Genève (UNIGE) ✨

Until next time! 🌊🔎

18/08/2026

Microplastics: From Environmental Impact to Policy, Innovation, and Public Awareness

As part of one of our Geneva Summer Schools programmes, participants from our Microplastics course took part in an inspiring World Café Workshop, creating a space for meaningful dialogue, fresh perspectives, and knowledge exchange.

We were delighted to welcome an amazing panel of leading experts, who shared their expertise and engaged with students in thought-provoking discussions. 🌍💬

A great opportunity to connect, learn, and explore solutions to one of today’s pressing environmental challenges. ♻️✨

This course is part of the Geneva Summer Schools programme of Université de Genève (UNIGE) ✨

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Mardi	09:30 - 16:00
Mercredi	09:30 - 16:00
Jeudi	09:30 - 16:00
Vendredi	09:30 - 16:00

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