Semester Program in Geneva

Study in Geneva, Switzerland In September 2013, the Sié Center launched the Korbel in Geneva program, a study abroad opportunity for master’s degree students at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Each year, up to ten students will be selected to spend six months in Geneva, Switzerland as part of an academic exchange with the Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies. Student participants arrive in Geneva in June and stay through December and have the opportunity to intern at a Geneva-based organization and to complete two graduate-level courses during their stay.

Courses The program is administered in collaboration with The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. Student will enroll in two master's-level, elective courses offered by the Master in International Affairs program at Graduate Institute during the fall semester of the program year. Each course is held 2 hours/week over 14 weeks and is equivalent to a five-credit course offered at the Korbel School and will transfer as such. Students may also earn up to five credits through an approved internship placement with a Geneva-based organization. In total, students will be able to earn 15 credit hours toward their degree while participating in the Geneva program.

Internships in Geneva A core component of the program is an internship at a Geneva-based international organization, NGO, or multinational firm. It is incumbent upon the student to research and locate opportunities and to apply and secure an internship. The Korbel Office of Career and Professional Development is available to students to provide advice, resources and professional development assistance during a student's internship search. Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) International Committee of the Red Cross International Labour Organization International Organization for Migration UNICEF United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights World Health Organization World Trade Organization

Tuition and Other Expenses Tuition will continue to be paid directly to the University of Denver Students participating in the Geneva program will continue to receive their DU financial aid package (loans, scholarships, grants, etc). Each student will be responsible for organizing and paying for his or her travel to and from Geneva. Students will be responsible for personal costs that may be incurred as a result of participation in the program, including airfare, housing in Geneva, transportation, meals, entertainment, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. Living expenses in Geneva vary greatly depending on the chosen standard of living. Limited funding is available through the University of Denver.

Eligibility and Application The Geneva program is open to master's degree-seeking students at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies with an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher. First year and second year students may participate. Students from all degree programs within the Josef Korbel School are welcome to apply. No more than 10 students will participate in the Geneva program each academic year. Applications for the 2015 program year will be accepted (approximately) from November 1 - January 15, Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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