Webster Geneva Campus's curriculum promotes both academic depth and intellectual breadth, encouraging you to explore diverse interests in your chosen field — and beyond your major. At Webster, approximately half of your courses will be focused within your chosen major. Your remaining subjects will include a combination of courses from our Global Citizenship curriculum and electives, which can be allocated toward a second major or an academic emphasis, a minor or certificate.
Student Testimonial - Matthew Bullock
Matthew Bullock discusses what he likes about Webster Geneva Campus and why others should consider it for their own studies.
Transcript
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Text on screen: Webster Geneva Campus logo, Student Life, Opinions Academic Environment, Student Testimonials appear on screen in a moving graphic.
Text on screen: Matthew Bullock, BA Management: Emphasis in Marketing student
[Bullock sits in a classroom at the Webster Geneva Campus near lighted windows showing a view of trees in the background.]
Bullock: Hi, my name is Matthew Bullock, and I'm 22 years old. I'm from the United States, Zimbabwe and Switzerland. I grew up here in Geneva, and here at Webster Geneva Campus, I am studying Management with an Emphasis in Marketing.
Text on screen: Do you feel Webster has been a good fit for you?
Bullock: I feel like Webster Geneva campus was a great fit for me as since I started school when I was 3 years old, I have been a part of an international school background. I went to an international school not far from here at Webster Geneva Campus, so I was used to being around people from diverse backgrounds, speaking different languages, coming from different countries. That's exactly what we have here at Webster Geneva Campus, so I thought it was a smooth transition for me to come to a school such as Webster Geneva Campus.
Text on screen: How have you found the campus experience?
Bullock: Webster Geneva Campus is a small school, which actually gives you a lot of benefits, such as having smaller classes or smaller amounts of people in your classes so it is easier to get help from teachers outside of class time, as well as to make friends, since there aren’t so many people. Everyone kind of knows each other, so it's easy to see people all over campus, whether that be in the cafeteria or just walking around school. It’s easy to make friends here.
Life on campus is great, with the help of a department such as Student Services, who organizes a lot of events and excursions outside of campus to explore the beautiful parts of Switzerland, as well as events here on campus, as well as the Student Government Association, which is a student-led association here on campus who organize a lot of social events on campus and outside of campus.
Here at Webster Geneva campus, I have a merit-based scholarship, which I received thanks to my grades in high school.
Text on screen: Have you had any work experience during your studies?
Bullock: I actually have a lot of experience as a work-study student here at Webster Geneva Campus since I’ve been working here since my first year, so I started in 2020 and have had a job ever since. I started as a bookstore assistant, then moved to a part-time receptionist and library assistant.
Text on screen: What are your plans after graduation?
Bullock: I graduate in a month, actually — this is my final month here at Webster Geneva campus. My plan is to do an internship at UEFA, which the company has their headquarters not far from Webster Geneva Campus, so I’ll be there for 6 months post-graduation.
Text on screen: Would you recommend attending Webster Geneva Campus?
Bullock: I would tell any student that they should come to Webster Geneva Campus as they get a diverse campus with students from many different nationalities and different backgrounds. They get to experience classes that aren’t too busy, meaning that there aren’t too many people in the class, which allows you to better understand the material that is being given to you, as well as being able to meet with teachers outside of class, so you get a better understanding of the material being given to you. And you get an American education in a beautiful city like Geneva. The school is about 10 minutes away from the center of Geneva, so you get to enjoy the landscape, you get to enjoy the social life of Geneva, as well as everything else Geneva has to offer. So come to Webster Geneva Campus.
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A Bachelor's Degree at Webster
In order to graduate from Webster Geneva Campus, a student must have accumulated 120 academic credits (U.S. system*), including the required credits for their major, as well as course work in Webster's Global Citizenship (general education) and elective credits. A standard full-time rate is five courses (15 U.S. credits) per semester. Recommended full-time rate is five courses (15 U.S. credits) per semester average based upon academic status. Summer terms are optional but often help students to advance their studies more quickly.
Our students in Geneva can earn their bachelor’s degree within three to four years, depending on university-level credits awarded from their secondary experience. Visit our Undergraduate Admissions page for information about credits granted for the IB, Swiss maturité, French baccalaureate, AP and other system credits, which can earn up to one year of advanced standing.
* The U.S. credit system typically recognizes 120 credit minimum for the bachelor's degree qualification. Note that in the typical conversion rates, two European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits equal one U.S. academic credit.
Lea Aiche on Webster Geneva: Small classes, multicultural environment, close to city
and nature
As a double major at Webster Geneva Campus, Lea Aiche feels she couldn't have found a better place to further her studies.
Transcript
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Text on screen: Webster Geneva Campus logo, Student Life, Opinions Academic Environment, Student Testimonials appear on screen in a moving graphic.
Text on screen: Lea Aiche, BA in Business Administration and Management
[Aiche sits in a classroom at the Webster Geneva Campus near lighted windows showing a view of trees in the background.]
Aiche: Hello, my name is Lea. I'm half French; half Swiss, and I’m doing a double degree in Business Administration and Management.
Text on screen: Why Webster Geneva Campus?
Aiche: After finishing my French Baccalaureate, I decided to focus mainly on tennis because I was traveling around the world for international competitions. And then COVID hit, so everything was blocked, basically. That's when I came back to my studies, and for me, Webster was the best fit because it has small classes, English teaching, so I couldn’t find anything better than here.
Text on screen: Do you feel Webster has been a good fit for you?
Aiche: For me, Webster has actually been a very good fit because of the small classes, English teaching, plus we’re surrounded by nature. It’s not in the city center of Geneva, but it's only about 10 minutes away, which makes it really convenient. It’s fast to come here and quick to go into the city. The fact that people here come from different cultures and backgrounds makes the whole experience different.
At Webster, we have many clubs, many activities provided. Many events that Student Services organizes just for the purpose of the students. So it’s not just academic studies and class focus, but also extracurricular activities where you can gain experience in addition to the classes.
Text on screen: Did you receive any scholarship awards?
Aiche: I did receive a scholarship because I had a GPA higher than 3.5, so I was among those lucky people who had the chance to receive the scholarship.
Text on screen: What are you plans after graduation?
Aiche: Indeed, I will graduate in May 2024, and I have already applied for a Master's in Commodity Trading at the UN. I hope everything will be fine until then.
Text on screen: Have you had any work experience during your studies?
Aiche: I have had two work-study positions: the first as an Assistant in Career Services, and the second as an Assistant in the External Relations and Alumni Department.
Text on screen: Would you recommend attending Webster Geneva Campus?
Aiche: I would highly recommend Webster University to anyone who wants to continue their studies because it’s in Geneva, it’s an international city, it’s a multicultural environment, it is small classes, so better relationship with your professors. It’s all these aspects that make Webster unique, and I think it would be great for everyone to actually come here to study. Come to Webster!
Text on screen: Graphic of moving words: Campus Life, Opinions Student Life, Webster Geneva Campus logo
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Undergraduate Academics FAQ
For students studying in Switzerland, we offer a diverse range of programs, including Business, Computer Science/Cybersecurity, Economics, Finance, International Relations, Management, Media and Psychology — see a full current list of majors below. Discover our undergraduate programs to find the ideal match for your academic goals.
Usually, our bachelor programs are designed for a four-year duration, in line with American degree standards. However, many of our students come with transferable credits from various qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate, Swiss Maturite, French Baccalaureate, A-Levels and other external exams. This frequently enables students to complete their degrees in 3 to 3½ years, offering a flexible academic path that aligns with individual achievements and backgrounds
Undergraduate Programs Available in Geneva
Webster Geneva Campus offers a wide and exciting range of possible majors. A major is a concentration of courses in a specific discipline. The actual number of courses that must be successfully completed in order to obtain a major depends on the subject chosen. Students do not have to declare their major immediately upon their arrival.
The following are the primary majors available in Geneva:
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
- BA Economics
- BA International Relations
- BA International Relations with an Emphasis in International Economics
- BA Management
- BA Management with an Emphasis in Marketing
- BA Management Information Systems
- BA Media Studies
- BA Psychology
- BA Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Elective credits in the student's study plan may be chosen in a way that earns a double major, an academic minor or certificate. Students may choose, but are not required to, pursue a minor and/or certificate in addition to their majors. The minors and certificates available at Webster Geneva Campus are listed below:
