Geneva Graduate Institute Admissions 2027: Master's and PhD Programmes in Switzerland
The Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland is accepting applications for its Master's and PhD programmes starting September 2027. Every admitted PhD student gets four years of funding, and Master's students can apply for need-based scholarships. Apply by 14 January 2027.
What Is This Opportunity?
The Geneva Graduate Institute is one of the world's leading schools for international relations, development, law and economics. It sits in the heart of Geneva, home to the UN, the WHO, the Red Cross and hundreds of international organisations.
It's now accepting applications for its Master's and PhD programmes starting in September 2027.
Programmes include:
- Master in International and Development Studies (MINT)
- Anthropology and Sociology
- International Economics
- International History and Politics
- International Law
- International Relations and Political Science
- A dual Master's with Harvard Kennedy School, an LLM, and a Master's in Sustainable Finance
Important Dates
- Applications open: October 2026
- Application deadline (all Master's and PhD programmes): 14 January 2027, midnight Geneva time
- Reference letters due: 22 January 2027
- Programme starts: September 2027
Who Can Apply?
- Master's: a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, completed before you enrol
- PhD: a Master's degree in a relevant field, plus a thesis proposal
- Students from all countries
- No minimum GPA
- French is not required, though a short French course is offered if needed
English requirement:
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (6.5 in each part), or
- TOEFL iBT 100, or
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
You don't need a test if English is your native language or if you studied for at least one year in English.
Funding and Scholarships
For PhD students:
- Every admitted PhD student gets a four-year funding package.
- This can be CHF 20,000 a year for four years, a research assistant job, or outside funding.
For Master's students:
- Need-based scholarships, full or partial
- About 10 to 15% of admitted Master's students receive aid
- Admission is need-blind, so asking for aid doesn't affect your chances of getting in
- Apply for aid in the same form, in the January round
Costs:
- Master's tuition: CHF 8,000 a year (if applying from abroad)
- PhD tuition: CHF 3,000 in the first year, then CHF 1,000 a year
- Living costs: at least CHF 2,000 a month
How to Apply
- Choose your programme. You can apply to only one programme per year.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload your transcripts, CV (1–2 pages) and motivation letter.
- Add two or three academic referees.
- For a PhD, add your thesis proposal and a research paper.
- Pay the CHF 100 application fee.
- Submit before 14 January 2027.
Simple Tips
- Write a clear, focused motivation letter that explains why Geneva and why this programme.
- Choose referees who know your academic work well.
- Book your IELTS or TOEFL early.
- If you need financial aid, prepare your income documents in advance.
- For a PhD, follow the Institute's thesis proposal guide carefully.
Apply Here
- Application page: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/application
- Contact: prospective@graduateinstitute.ch
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| Organization | Geneva Graduate Institute | | Region | Geneva, Switzerland (Europe) | | Deadline | 14 January 2027 | | Level | Master's and PhD | | Funding | PhD funded (CHF 20,000/year); Master's need-based aid |
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