Welcome to Study Abroad Geneva

International Relations – Public Health – Physics

Welcome to BU Geneva!  Geneva commands an unparalleled international presence.   As the base of the European headquarters of the United Nations (UN), and with more than 250 NGOs, it is the global heart of humanitarian action and multilateral diplomacy. It also boasts stunning natural scenery with Lake Geneva, the Arve and Rhône rivers, and the nearby French Alps and Jura mountains.

An aerial panorama view of the city of Geneva, Switzerland, with the Jet d'Eau fountain and Lake Geneva's rade/harbor in the center of the image. Also visible are boats and a small lakeside beach called Baby Plage.

Geneva is divided into a right and left bank.  BU Geneva’s offices, student residence and the University of Geneva are located on the left bank.  The right bank hosts the United Nations and other international organizations, the Geneva airport and the central train station.

BU Geneva students and staff are standing in front of the United Nations building at the Place des Nations. Also visible are flagpoles and flags from all of the UN's member states.Geneva is also home to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.  BU Geneva physics students work side by side with researchers from all over the world during their time at BU Geneva.

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