University of Geneva

University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland


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established Established :

1559

campus University Type and Campus :

Urban

The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the second-largest university in Switzerland by number of students. In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding. At least 40% of the students come from foreign countries.

Quick facts

Motto: Light after darkness

Endowment: N/A

Administrative staff: approx. 5.600

Students: 14,489

Undergraduates: N/A

Postgraduates: N/A

Male students 39 : 61 Female students

Gender ratio (in %)

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International students

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Students : Staff ratio

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Performance Analysis

Academics
34.9%
International Outlook
98.5%
Research Citations
78.5%
Industry income
72.4%
Overall
55.4%

Subject Rank

Life Sciences
66
Physical Sciences
95

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