United School for Liberal Studies
Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies
- Barcelona, Spain
- Brussels, Belgium
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CHF 8,400 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* price may be different based on location
Key Summary
About: The Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies at the United School for Liberal Studies is a programme taught in English on‑campus, online, hybrid or part‑time across campuses. You can start 8 times per year. Full‑time study is 9–12 months; part‑time is 3–12 months (limited to national or residence‑permit holders). Degree awarded by the Zurich headquarters. There's no application deadline.
Career Outcomes: Career services run seminars, recruiter meetings and a portal with jobs, internships, CV and interview support. The programme prepares students for roles in international business, communications, coordination, nonprofit organisations and entry‑level research posts; alumni work in government roles.
Program duration: 9 up to 12 months full-time
Program format: Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8
Program duration
Part-time students can earn a Graduate Certificate in 3 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning; completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the full-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year
Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.
Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.
Study destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
Our 9 global campus locations are based in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.
Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies 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.
Teaching schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days, online courses available 24/7, and at certain campuses also evening courses from 19.00 to 22.00 and weekend courses on Saturdays, or any combination of a blended format. Courses are scheduled typically in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year.
Program requirements
Electives
Electives can be any course scheduled that does not already count towards other program requirements.
UIBS Quality: Accreditations & Global Rankings
United International Business School (UIBS) is dedicated to academic excellence, holding prestigious international accreditations and consistently ranking as a top-tier business school.
Programmatic Accreditations
Our business programs meet rigorous global standards, ensuring your degree is recognized worldwide:
- ACBSP Accredited: Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA).
- ECBE Accredited: Accredited by the European Council for Business Education (Europe).
Quality Certifications
- eduQua Certified: Our Zurich and Geneva campuses hold the Swiss quality label for further education.
- ISO 9001:2015: Certified for high-standard Quality Management Systems.
Global Rankings (CEO Magazine)
UIBS is recognized as a leader in business education:
- Tier One European MBA Program.
- Top-ranked Global Online MBA.
- Premier Global Executive MBA.
Academic Memberships
We are proud members of leading educational associations, including AACSB, EFMD, and CEEMAN.
Upon successful completion of the study program students receive Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies 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. Learn more about the school's academic degrees and accreditation.
Scholarships are limitedly available, in the form of a fee reduction of the total program fees. Students can apply for a scholarship based on previous academic merit (minimum average grade of 80% or more). Scholarships are only available for full-time, on-campus students.
Scholarships are limitedly available, in the form of a fee reduction of the total program fees. Students can apply for a scholarship based on previous academic merit (minimum average grade of 80% or more). Scholarships are only available for full-time, on-campus students.
For more information about scholarships, please visit the institute website.
Career preparation and job placement
Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:
- organizing several career seminars
- offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated career services
With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional career perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.
To sign up for the event, make sure to fill out the form to receive the joining link.
Our truly global community of students, faculty, and staff, is made up of 95+ different nationalities from around the world, with students showing great appreciation for cultural diversity and entrepreneurial initiative.
Program duration
Part-time students can earn a Graduate Certificate in 3 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning; completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the full-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.