About Us
Webster University is an independent nonprofit institution with a century of time-tested results, today serving 13,000-plus students studying worldwide. Recognized for its diversity, inclusion and global orientation, Webster is an institution focused on the future of education, guided by a bold mission appropriate for today's changing times.
With its main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster’s global network of campuses spans three continents. Faculty, staff, students and alumni from across the network forge powerful bonds with each other and their communities around the globe, guided by the University’s mission, vision and core values.
Mission
Webster University nurtures the skills, knowledge and personal growth of our students, cultivating learners who are engaged citizens, ready to create meaningful change in their communities and the world.
Vision
Webster University empowers our students to become catalysts for change — transforming their own lives while driving progress and inspiring lasting impact in communities worldwide.
Our Core Values
Webster provides hands-on, experiential learning, offering students high-impact experiences through internships, mentorship, research, community service and study abroad opportunities. The University is committed to providing a transformative education for students, emphasizing critical thinking and creativity and fostering a student-first environment.
We understand that we are interconnected and greater than the sum of our parts. By leading with love, Webster creates a community that is the heart of learning and growth. Through a shared ethic of care and compassion, we promote a culture of belonging that empowers each person to contribute their unique perspectives. By embracing dialogue, mutual respect and social responsibility, we nurture individuals who contribute to the common good within our campus communities and on a global scale.
Webster’s unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in the fundamental belief that every person has equal worth. The University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion extends to all individuals from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, Pacific Islander and other people of color; immigrants and refugees; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people of diverse gender identities and expressions, including transgender, intersex, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming and two-spirit individuals; people with all manner of disability, whether apparent or non-visible, including mental health conditions, neurodivergent, chronic medical conditions and Deaf individuals; people from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds; individuals from under-resourced or economically marginalized communities; military veterans and individuals across all ages, body types and national origins or nationalities. Recognizing the complexities of intersectionality and the commitment to ongoing education, inclusivity and equity for all, Webster maintains a community with a sense of belonging for all identities. It ensures everyone can learn, work and live in an atmosphere of dignity, respect, safety and care.
Our differences make us stronger, which is why Webster insists on a culture of fairness and kindness. The University amplifies the contributions of students, faculty and staff, knowing that diversity and mutuality fuel innovation, creativity and success in everything our community accomplishes.
The highest standards of honesty, fairness and accountability are upheld in all aspects of the community’s academic and professional lives. This commitment requires authentic discourse, transparency, courage and a dedication to ethical principles, even in challenging circumstances. Webster creates a culture where trust thrives and people feel valued and safe to express themselves. The University builds a foundation of responsibility that extends into the communities we serve.
People are the greatest resource at Webster, and the institution is committed to responsibly caring for them, as well as the resources entrusted to the institution in ways that align with our values. Recognizing that it is a privilege to hold the trust, time, talents and dedication of others, we actively care for the well-being and development of our students, faculty and staff.
We commit to growth and reflective practices that enhance our programs, processes and impacts, continually elevating our service to the community and advancing our mission. We embrace a mindset of lifelong learning, honest self-reflection and emotional intelligence, recognizing that personal development fuels innovation and strengthens our collective potential.
Webster Geneva
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[The sky above the Geneva campus, then the campus building and flags along with trees and cars around it.]
Speaker: Webster Geneva Campus is set in a suburban park in the lakeside village of Bellevue, surrounded by vineyards and mountain views. The campus is just five miles from the United Nations district of Geneva and 10-minute drive from Geneva Airport.
[A Geneva classroom with a wall of windows and a lot of students and a professor during class time.]
Speaker: Webster Geneva has five buildings including housing, dedicated offices for academic advising and career services, a full-service library, computer labs, a cafeteria, a fitness center and student lounges. The campus is fully Wi-Fi connected and our classrooms are tech-ready with floor-to-ceiling windows that help bring surrounding nature into the study experience. We host nearly 50 events throughout the year that are open to all students from small economic presentations by expert guest speakers to large conferences and workshops.
[Speakers and professors give presentations. Students enjoy the weather outside the campus at tables with umbrellas. Students work on laptop together. Downtown housing building with metro train passing by and seen from the river.]
Speaker: We offer on-campus housing for freshmen and Study Abroad and transfer students live in our central city location of the Les Berges. This former Rolex warehouse in the heart of town, has magnificent views over the Rhône River with newly renovated rooms as of 2019. With a Swiss train station right on campus we are only eight minutes travel from the city center and trains to and from town every 15 minutes throughout the day.
[People come and go from a metro station. People walk through the tunnels and city park area from the metro station to campus. A huge crowd of students gather outside the campus for photos. Campus views pan up and down and across the lake. The view of city of Geneva and the lake with a tall fountain.]
Speaker: The Webster Geneva Campus has all the benefits of an intimate, but international learning community with the resources of a large university. Our students come from about 19 nationalities giving Geneva the most diverse campus by nationality across the Webster network. We offer a wide range of major courses, as well as general education classes. So over 100 students choose to study abroad here each year integrating with our own Geneva students both in and beyond the classroom.
Text on screen: Webster Geneva logo
More About Webster Geneva
Webster Geneva Campus has been a Swiss nonprofit educational foundation, Fondation Webster, since 1978. I
Established in Switzerland in 1978, Webster Geneva Campus is an accredited American university campus that offers high-quality programs in English at the undergraduate (bachelor level) and graduate (masters) level. Webster provides a broad Liberal Arts approach to teaching in the culturally-rich context of Switzerland, and it has become an important member of the community and spirit that comprise Genève Internationale.
In the American liberal arts tradition, all of Webster Geneva Campus’s undergraduate degree programs include a liberal arts core of courses (developing a set of knowledge, competencies and skills across all bachelor degree programs) called the Global Citizenship Program (GCP), which represents about 25% of the student's total credits in the bachelor degree. The GCP introduces all undergraduate students to modes of scientific inquiry and academic research and educates them on issues of ethics, diversity and sustainability, so that they emerge as individuals who are critically aware of the role they play in shaping the world around them.
Research and creativity are essential activities at Webster Geneva Campus for faculty and students. Our scholarly and creative work contributes to building knowledge, enhances our understanding of the world and human experience, and increases the institutional visibility and academic reputation of Webster Geneva Campus. Research and creative projects are published in books or recognized peer-reviewed journals, presented at academic conferences, and submitted to juried competitions. Our faculty guide students in their research projects, including a Scholars Program which fosters a culture of research among bachelor students.
Webster Geneva Campus also opens its doors to the Geneva and Swiss communities through dozens of free public events each year — from academic conferences to panels of expert speakers and workshops — on a range of topics across business and technology, international affairs, psychology, media communications and the arts. Our campus connects further with the local Swiss community and with the organizations and actors that comprise Genève Internationale, through various co-sponsored events, research projects and student volunteer activities.
Quality Assurance
In addition to the accreditations listed below, each of which conducts an external and independent audit and assessment of the quality of our university and/or specific programs, Webster Geneva Campus has a comprehensive, campus-wide system that covers all aspects of our academic activities and operations, including teaching, research and service.
See our Quality Assurance page for further details.
Institutional Accreditation
Webster University carries full institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning
Commission (HLC), the highest-level accrediting agency for universities based in the
north-central region of the United States. Webster University has maintained this
accreditation since 1925, and this institutional accreditation applies for all locations
where the University offers programs, worldwide. Students at Webster Geneva Campus
therefore earn the same degree that is awarded in the United States.
Webster University is pleased to announce that in 2018, it earned its re-accreditation from the HLC. This process included a site visit to the Geneva campus by a member of the HLC review team.
The next Reaffirmation of Accreditation will take place in 2027-2028.
Webster's HLC accreditation and international campus locations >>
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Program Accreditations
Our Business and Management programs offered by the Walker School of Business and
Technology at Webster Geneva Campus are accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council
for Business Schools and Programs). This accreditation supports our efforts in assuring
quality standards and assurance of learning.
Our Master of Arts in Counselling is fully accredited by the Swiss Association for Counselling (referred to as Association Suisse de Conseil, in French and Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Beratung, SGfB, in Swiss German). This allows our master’s students to pursue the status of Members in Training SGfB, until receipt of their degree when they will become Active Members SGfB.
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The Department of International Relations is an Academic Institutional Member (AIM) of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House).
This membership provides access to over 300 recordings and transcripts of major conferences and Chatham House's formidable archives. Chatham House also offers corporate roundtables and forums for debate among senior business figures, which are open to students. In addition to the bimonthly magazine The World Today and the refereed journal International Affairs, it proposes open tickets for four IR students for each of its 100+ members events per year, and access to the Chatham House library. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students benefit from a 20% discounted student membership.
Webster Geneva Campus is also a member of the UN Academic Impact Initiative.
A Message from our Director
“I invite you to join the Webster Geneva Campus community of learners and engage in an unparalleled international academic experience.”
Director, Webster Geneva Campus
Dr. Ryan Guffey's Academic ProfileAt Webster Geneva Campus, the concept of an international education becomes reality, as students from about 90 countries per year come together in a community of learners engaged by a globally diverse faculty. At Webster, you will not only find a stimulating environment that will prepare you for the future, but you will also join a fascinating network of students and alumni.
From your first day on campus, you will find that Webster Geneva provides personalized attention to its students, with small classes and direct interaction with professors. If you are a high-achieving student, you may be able to join the Webster Scholars Program. Our Writing Center is also here to assist you, and soon this service will expand to form a Learning Center offering tutoring for quantitative skills. Webster staff and faculty work to enable all students to fulfill their academic potential.
Our academic facilities and library are modern, attractive and well-equipped. We offer both on and off-campus residences. On campus, we also have a cafeteria, a fitness room and excellent recreational facilities.
Webster’s Geneva location will add further dimensions to your higher education experience. Geneva is home to the United Nations headquarters in Europe, and to other major international organizations, numerous multi-national corporations and a vibrant financial and trading center. These organizations and other cultural institutions can provide you with additional opportunities to augment your learning beyond the classroom.
When it comes to recreation, the Lake Geneva and broader Alps region offer some of the best sporting terrain in the world — right at your doorstep. Moreover, Geneva is situated in the heart of Europe, so it is easy to immerse yourself in the culture of other European cities, most of which are accessible in less than two hours by plane.
Upon being admitted to Webster Geneva Campus, you join an international network where the world is your campus. You are able to study in Leiden, Vienna or Athens, if your goal is to stay in Europe. Opportunities also await you for a semester abroad in Tashkent and the United States and several other destinations. I invite you to join the Webster Geneva Campus community of learners and engage in an unparalleled international academic experience.
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