Prospective Students
We thank you for your interest in our school and in our academic programmes!
On the following pages you will find useful information on admission requirements, on how to prepare your application and on how we can assist you during this process.
The Geneva School of Diplomacy follows a system of rolling admissions, i.e. admissions may be submitted anytime throughout the year for an intake in the future.
Late applications may be considered as spaces remain available. However, students who need a student Visa to enter Switzerland, must be aware that due to immigration regulations it takes an average of four to six months to obtain a student Visa.
Applicants will be automatically considered for the next intake, should the official deadline have already passed.
Application Deadlines 2012-2013
Application deadlines for the Academic Year 2012-2013:
Please note that as of the Academic Year 2012-2013, GSD will have two intake dates: September 2012 and March 2013.
September 2012 Term | European candidates | Non-European candidates | |
| Application deadline | March 1 | February 1 | |
| Admission notification | April 1 | March 1 | |
| Reply deadline | May 1 | April 1 | |
| Payment deadline of first trimester tuition fees | June 1 | June 1 |
March 2013 Term | European candidates | Non-European candidates | |
| Application deadline | September 15 | August 15 | |
| Admission notification | October 15 | September 15 | |
| Reply deadline | November 15 | October 15 | |
| Payment deadline of first trimester tuition fees | December 15 | December 15 |
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Internships
While studying at GSD, you will be asked to do at least one internship of minimum three weeks full-time to obtain your diploma.
GSD students take the opportunity of being in Geneva to gain as much diplomatic and international relations experience as possible.