Our International Relations department Geneva gives students exposure to the driving forces of contemporary politics, the geopolitical history that crated our modern world, the analytical skills and critical theories of political science needed to understand these dynamics — as well as unparalleled access to witness international diplomacy in action.
In the Bachelor in International Relations, students have a choice of pursuing the degree with either an emphasis in International Economics or in Migration and Refugee Studies, so they will gain added knowledge and mastery of one of these important sub-disciplines in international relations.
Students are not only exposed to the theories of international affairs, but also its realities "on the ground," including practicalities of the many states and non-state actors that represent the scope of today’s international arena. Whether studying the history of the Middle East, the fundamentals of human rights, environmental governance or the push-and-pull factors of international migration, students will learn from a rotation of both expert professors and practitioners.
The study program is further enhanced by having guest speakers from the various international bodies and field trips to designated agencies in Geneva.
Learn more about International Relations, BA - at Webster Geneva Campus
Visit course webpageFull-time Bachelor Tuition Fees
Tuition rates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are as follows:
CHF 17,500 flat rate, per 16-week semester
What is included in full-time tuition?
Excluded from tuition: Accommodations, meal plans, travel or personal expenses. Also, campus parking and optional fees for course electives that require additional media equipment or travel are excluded.
This flat-fee semester tuition rate permits students to register for 12 to 18 U.S. credit hours per semester (the equivalent of about four to six courses; most courses carry 3 credits). A typical bachelor's student takes 15 credit hours (five courses) per semester: this is the rate of progress necessary for students to graduate on time. The flat-fee rate allows for up to six courses per semester if students wish to advance more quickly toward graduation and have the academic potential to do so.
* This rate applies to the full 16-week semesters in Fall and Spring. Students who enroll for eight-week half-semester courses (first-time students joining in October or March, for example) are invoiced at the part-time rate of tuition for that specific eight-week term. Subsequent semesters of 16 weeks are then invoiced as per above.
Part-time Bachelor Tuition Rate
Tuition for those taking less than 12 credits in a given semester is billed at the per-credit-hour rate. The tuition rate for part-time students in 2024-2025 is CHF 1,100 per credit hour, equivalent to CHF 3,300 per 3-credit course. Those who enroll in multiple part-time courses in a given eight-week term are still eligible for the services listed above.
One Out of Every Three Undergraduate Students Receive Aid and/or Scholarship:
Approximately 33% of the undergraduate student body benefits from one or more forms of financial aid or scholarship assistance to help fund their studies at Webster’s Geneva Campus.
There are various financial assistance programs for which eligible students may be considered. Depending on your demonstrated need and your academic ability, it may be possible to combine these different sources to help meet your financial needs gap (note: work-study positions may depend on your residency status in Switzerland and the EU).
For more info about Tuition, Fees and Scholarships, click here
Eligibility includes successful graduation from an accredited secondary institution with a diploma program recognized for entry to university-level studies, such as the U.S. High School Diploma, the Swiss Certificat de maturité (cantonal/federal), the French baccalaureate, other European baccalaureate programs (such as the British GCE Advanced Level, etc), and the International Baccalaureate. For those applicants from beyond the U.S., Switzerland or EU system: a secondary diploma that is recognized for university-level admission from an institution that is approved by the national/state Ministry of Higher Education.
Of course, you may apply before your graduation, and our offer of admission will be provisional, if based on unofficial copies of your credentials, or if it is still pending your final graduation. Full admission is then awarded only once all required final, official records are received.
Admissions Criteria
As we review your application materials to make an admissions decision, we look holistically at your candidacy. This includes your secondary school academic performance (GPA), including the course and rigor of your curriculum, your recommendation letter(s) and your documented English language proficiency. We also consider your personal motivation, commitment and readiness for university life to be a very important part of our decision process.
Admission will be considered for those who have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) a 2.5 on a 4 point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems (academic achievement in programs that use a grading or assessment scale other than a 4.0 is evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system). Those who earn 3.5/4.0 scale may be considered for an invitation to the Scholars Program.
English Language Proficiency: all candidates must demonstrated capacity in English, either through an approved standard English-language examination at a level that meets the university standard, or through an approved waiver (see English Language Proficiency section of this page).
Lastly, the following documents are required:
· Photocopy of passport biographical page, plus any current residence permit or visa for Switzerland.
· CV High school & university transcripts
· A 300-400-word essay or statement of purpose
· Copy of your final high school & university diploma, if available
· English proficiency proof (if applicable and no English waiver approved)
· 2 letters of recommendation
There are 21 other courses listed from Webster Geneva Campus. A selection of these are displayed below:
Business Administration with emphasis in International Business BS
Webster Geneva Campus
Find out more 
Find out more about studying in Switzerland
