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Université de Genève | |
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| Latin: Schola Genevensis[1][2] | |
| Motto | Post tenebras lux (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Light after darkness |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1559 |
| Rector | Audrey Leuba |
Administrative staff | approx. 6,500 |
| Students | 17,271 |
| Location | , 47°22′35″N 8°32′53″E / 47.37639°N 8.54806°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | French English |
| Affiliations | 4EU+ Alliance Coimbra Group LERU EUA IFPU APSIA |
| Website | www.unige.ch |
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The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by French theologian John Calvin as a theological seminary.[3][4] It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for enlightenment scholarship. Today, it is the third largest university in Switzerland by number of students.[5]
In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular.[4] In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding.[6] Almost 40% of the students come from foreign countries.
The university holds and actively pursues teaching, research, and community service as its primary objectives. UNIGE is a member of the League of European Research Universities (including academic institutions such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cambridge, Heidelberg, and Milan) the Coimbra Group and the European University Association.[7]
The university has a diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries. It is also home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the Global Studies Institute, and the Institute of Global Health.
- ^ Actes du Jubilé de 1909 (in Swiss French). Geneva, Switzerland: Georg Keck & Cie. 1910. ISBN 9781360078335.
- ^ Anderson, Peter John (1907). Record of the Celebration of the Quatercentenary of the University of Aberdeen: From 25th to 28th September, 1906. Aberdeen, United Kingdom: Aberdeen University Press (University of Aberdeen). ASIN B001PK7B5G. ISBN 9781363625079.
- ^ "About the University – Université de Genève". www.unige.ch. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Our Heritage – Faculté d'économie et de management – UNIGE". www.unige.ch. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "University of Geneva (UNIGE)". Studying in Switzerland. 5 September 2006.
- ^ "University of Geneva honors LHC project leader at 450th anniversary ceremony". CERN. 5 June 2009.
- ^ "University in the Spotlight: University of Geneva". Globalinksabroad.