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The Admissions Procedure

In order to apply to the Geneva Business School, there are 2 possible options for applying, please ensure that you have already viewed the admissions criteria for each program before applying:

 OPTION 1 - SEND BY POST 

You can download the Application Form here, print it, complete and then return it with all of the following required documents:

    1. Completed application form
    2. Photocopy of all academic diplomas or certificates obtained
    3. Official English exam results (Only if applicable)
    4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    5. One passport photo attached to application form.
    6. Photocopy of your passport
    7. Receipt of payment of the application fee (CHF Application Fee150)

Please send your complete admissions package to:

Admissions Department, Geneva Business School, 53 Av. Blanc, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

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 OPTION 2 - SEND ELECTRONICALLY 

You can complete the application form online and submit it along with all required documents electronically, using the link below:

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Alternatively, you could also send all of these scanned documents together by email to:

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Please note that only complete folders will be reviewed if choosing this option.

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You can pay the Application  Fee by Paypal Click Here! OR by Bank Transfer

Applications can not be processed until the 150.- CHF application fee has been paid in full. Our account details are shown below. All payments should be made directly to the university, clearly indicating the name of the applicant if the payment has been made by someone else.

Bank: Credit Suisse, Geneva-Cornavin , Switzerland.
Account Number: 0251-515633-51-1
Clearing Number: 4251
Swift Bic: CRES CH ZZ 12A
IBAN: CH 93 0483 5051 5633 5100 1
In favour of: Geneva Business School
Avenue Blanc 53, CH-1202 Geneva , Switzerland
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Practical information

Academic Requirements:

Please see the individual program brochures for specific admissions criteria. 

Centre numbers:

TOEFL IBT centre number: 8478
GMAT centre number: 7901

Deadlines:

  • Swiss or EU Applicants 
    No later than 1 month before the start
  • Applicants requiring a Swiss entry visa
    3-6 months before the start depending on the nationality

Transfers: 

We gladly accept Bachelor students wishing to transfer from other accredited institutions. You should complete and submit the application form along with a separate request for the transfer of your credits.

Geneva Business School will accept up to thirty-six ECTS transfer credits. 

We do not accept transfer credits for our Master programs. 

Tuition Fees:

Tuition Fees for the entire academic year should be paid upon acceptance.

Bachelor Program:

CHF 18'600.- per year - 4 year program
CHF 23'500.- per year - 3 year program

This does not include new applicant administration fees of CHF 2000 - CHF 4000

Master Program:

CHF 22'440.- first year
CHF 8,400.- second year

This does not include new applicant administration fees of CHF 2000 - CHF 4000

Doctoral Program:

There are two payment options for the DBA tuition

1. New applicant and admission processing fee upon admission to the DBA program plus one single payment at the beginning of the program to cover the entire stages of studies:

  • CHF 4,500 – new applicant and admission processing fee
  • CHF 34,500 – one single payment at the beginning of the program
  • CHF 39,000 – total amount

2. New applicant and admission processing fee upon admission to the DBA program plus three payments at the beginning of each annual start of the program:

  • CHF 4,500 – new applicant and admission processing fee
  • CHF 19,500 – year 1
  • CHF 12,500 – year 2
  • CHF 10,500 – year 3
  • CHF 47,000 – total amount

After you apply:

Once we have received all the necessary documents and proof of payment of the application fee, your application will be examined by our admissions committee. This process normally takes five (5) working days.

Upon acceptance, students will be sent our Acceptance Package to help them prepare for their move to Switzerland. This which must be signed and returned as soon as possible.

Visas:

After being accepted to the Geneva Business School, you must apply to the Swiss authorities for a Student Visa.

Geneva Business School will provide you with all the necessary academic documents you need to apply for a student visa. You should check with your local Swiss Embassy as each country has its own conditions concerning access to Switzerland, we aim to assist you further during the entire visa application process.

You will find detailed information on Swiss Visas at the Swiss Foreign Affairs website or by contacting the Swiss Embassy in your country. 

Tuition refund Policy: 

If an admitted student has to cancel his/her registration for whatever reason, all refunds are handled as follows: 

  • Refund of 100% if the University receives written cancellation more than 8 weeks before the start of the course.
  • Refund of 50% if written cancellation is received by the University between 4 and 8 weeks before the start of the course.
  • No refund if the University receives written cancellation within 4 weeks before the start of the course.
  • No refund if an admitted student postpones his/her entry to the University and then postpones or cancels the registration again. 

If the visa or the residence permit is refused and the student hasn’t started the courses, we will reimburse the entire amount excluding the application fee and administration fees. In case of “force majeure”, and before the term starts, the tuition fees will be refunded, except for the application and administration fees. In the event that a visa is accepted and the student changes their decision and withdraws their application to start, the refund policy timelines above are applicable.

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