The University of Geneva (Unige) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by Calvinists from Geneva. Today, with over 18,000 students, it is the second largest university in Switzerland.
With its five faculties and thirty-seven institutes, Unige covers a broad range of disciplines including natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, humanities and social sciences. The main campus is located on the left bank of Lake Geneva and has been expanded several times since its foundation. The Faculty of Science is especially well known for its cutting-edge research in particle physics and astrophysics at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). Other notable research centers include the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology.
In addition to its excellent reputation as a research institution, Unige is also highly ranked for its teaching quality. It regularly appears near the top of international rankings such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings. The University of Geneva is thus an excellent choice for anyone seeking a top-quality education in Switzerland.