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The Geneva Graduate School of Governance (GGSG) in Geneva, Switzerland, is a bilingual English and French higher education institution of governance studies, international development and social sciences. English is the main teaching language. GGSG offers international students a choice of both campus-based & online graduate degree programs including 2-year master's degree programs & 1-year graduate certificates in fields that include Risk & Disaster Management, Management of Energy & Natural Resources, Labour Management & Migration & more, as well as intensive training periods. We also offer Ph.Ds in substantive fields related to international relations, governance, security, societal trends & more.

Geneva is a global city, a financial center and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, and provides easy access to and from other international cities in Europe and around the world through Geneva International Airport, which is located 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west of the city centre.


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The city provides a unique mix of breathtaking scenery, reliable public services, French-speaking environment (but most natives will answer in English if addressed in that language), close-by skiing, sailing or other sports facilities, intense cultural life, renowned libraries, international organizations, and convivial living.

Also, neighbouring France, Austria, Italy or Germany are all close by. A high-speed train will take you to the French Riviera in less than half a day, and London or other European capital cities are within reach by air in a matter of one or two hours.


School / Office Address: Rue Michel Chauvet, 3 CH – 1208
Genève
Switzerland
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• The University of Freiburg, founded in 1457, is one of the oldest universities in Germany and looks back on a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research.

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Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS), Lucerne
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