Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Geneva, Switzerland
Living cost in Geneva: CHF 1,800–1,900/mo official source
Living cost in Switzerland: CHF 21,000/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 100 | 19 |
| Cambridge | 185 | 180 |
Institute-wide master's admission requirement (CEFR C1). Native speakers and applicants with a year of English-medium university study are exempt · official source
Verified programmes (6)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Anthropology and Sociology | Gender and Development, Migration Studies | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in International Economics | Public Financial Management, Development Economics | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in International History and Politics | Global Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies, Migration Studies | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in International Law | International Trade Law, Environmental Law, International Human Rights Law | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in International Relations / Political Science | Public Policy, Global Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in International and Development Studies (MINT) | International Development, Development Economics, Global Governance | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
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What master's programmes does Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) offer?
We have verified 6 master's programmes at Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) against its official pages, concentrated in Gender and Development, Migration Studies, Public Financial Management, Development Economics, Global Governance.
How much is international tuition at Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about CHF 8,000. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) require?
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)'s university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 7 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Geneva as a student?
Student living costs in Geneva are around CHF 1,800–1,900/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Switzerland include: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.