Origins

Webster University was founded in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA in 1915.
The first international campus was established in Geneva in 1978.

Nature of the institution

Webster University Geneva is an independent, non-profit institution of higher education offering bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in the humanities, social sciences, business, management, information technology and media communications. It is a branch campus of Webster University, whose home campus is in St. Louis, Missouri. Webster University has international campuses in Europe (London, Leiden, Vienna, Geneva) and Asia (Thailand, Shanghai). In Switzerland, Webster University is incorporated as a nonprofit Swiss Foundation. Students can spend one or more semesters studying at an international campus.

Accreditation

Webster University is accredited in the United States by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation applies to all of Webster’s programs in all locations.

Location

Webster University Geneva is located on a park-like setting in the suburban town of Bellevue, a 7-minute train ride from central Geneva. The campus comprises five buildings on two and a half hectares. Both train and bus service are available immediately adjacent to the campus.

On-campus and off-campus housing

Webster’s Living and Learning Center houses 49 students. It offers fully furnished single studios and 2-bedroom shared housing units. First year students are required to live on campus. Webster’s Housing Office helps students find off-campus housing.

Student body

Approximately 600 students from 90 countries; 400 undergraduate and 200 graduate students.

Faculty

Approximately 100 faculty members from 25 countries.

Language of instruction

English
French (for MA programs in health care only)

Bachelor’s degree programs

See list of Bachelor's programs

Master’s degree programs

See list of Master's programs Management

Costs

See costs

Student Permits

Full-time students may obtain a student permit from the Canton of Geneva.

Key Dates

See academic calendar

See application deadlines

Admission requirements

See requirements for Bachelor’s degree programs

See requirements for Master's degree programs