University Of Geneva

University of Geneva, established in 1559, is located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded by John Calvin as a theological seminary. It also taught law. In 1873 the university became secular, dropping its religious affiliations. Its enrollments have been more than 14,000 students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study through the following academic divisions:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Protestant Theology
• Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
• Faculty of Sciences

The university takes part in several academic networks such as: International Forum of Public Universities, American Society of International Law, American Society of International Law, League of European Research Universities, and more.

The university's alumni include personalities like: Werner Arber, a microbiologist and geneticist; Lazare Kopelmanas, diplomat and jurist; Johan Hendrik Weidner, hero of World War II; Giuseppe Domenico Botto, a physicist; Fritz Ullmann, a chemist; Dr. Alexander Lowen, psychotherapist; and many others.

More About University of Geneva

• University of Geneva is a public school.
• The school was founded in 1559.
• The highest degree offered is the Doctorate degree.