6 On-Campus Law and Social Science BA Degree Programs in Switzerland

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy at the International Institute in Geneva is designed for students who want to build expertise in global affairs and prepare for decision-making careers in global governance, diplomatic services, international organizations, corporate business, and non-profit organizations. Delivered over three years in Geneva, the program combines academic study with strong international exposure, taking advantage of the city’s unique position as a global hub for diplomacy and multilateral institutions.

This program combines a global international relations outlook with the practical skills of business thinking. As corporations expand and blur national boundaries, they operate in a more complex landscape. This specialization provides a solid knowledge of the global economic environment recognizing politics, cross-cultural values, and ethics as key components. Students who complete this program are trained to apply a global mindset to conflict management and resolution while considering growth and the bottom line.

Our International Relations department in Geneva gives students exposure to the driving forces of contemporary politics, the geopolitical history that created our modern world, the analytical skills and critical theories of political science needed to understand these dynamics — as well as unparalleled access to witness international diplomacy in action.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Bachelor in International Relations degree awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at the Geneva School of Diplomacy provides students with a strong foundation in diplomacy, global governance, and international affairs while studying in the heart of International Geneva. The programme combines academic study with practical experience, small cohorts, and direct exposure to international organisations, diplomats, and policy practitioners.

As an International Affairs programme at a leading European business university, the Bachelor's in International Affairs (BIA) sets out to educate "flexible generalists", who dispose of broad expertise in international affairs, who can specialize whenever necessary and who can communicate across disciplines.