University of Geneva
Research ServicesGeneva, Switzerland5001-10000 Employees
The University of Geneva is a large research university based in Geneva, Switzerland with origins dating to 1559 when it began as the Academy of Geneva. It adopted its current name in 1873 and comprises nine faculties spanning sciences, medicine, humanities, economics and management, social sciences, law, theology, psychology and educational sciences, and translation and interpreting, along with interfaculty centres and an Environmental Studies program. Located in international Geneva, the university maintains extensive links with international and non-governmental organizations to facilitate collaborations among researchers, including ties to CERN, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the World Meteorological Organization. It serves a global community of students and researchers and supports cross-disciplinary work across multiple fields. A recent development from its Faculty of Medicine involves a molecular system capable of distinguishing and neutralising cancer cells with unprecedented precision, reflecting the institution's focus on translating research into clinical impact.