University of Geneva, Public research university in Geneva, Switzerland.
The University of Geneva maintains nine academic faculties across multiple campuses, including the Uni Bastions, Uni Dufour, and Uni Mail buildings throughout Geneva.
John Calvin established the University of Geneva as a theological seminary in 1559, which later evolved into a secular institution during the 17th century enlightenment period.
The institution offers programs in over 340 different degrees with instruction primarily in French, attracting students from more than 150 different countries worldwide.
The university consists of several specialized centers focusing on sciences, medicine, humanities, and law, providing comprehensive research facilities and educational resources.
The Uni Mail campus stands as Switzerland's largest building dedicated to social sciences, housing multiple faculties including law, economics, psychology, and translation studies.
Location: Geneva
Location: Canton of Geneva
Inception: 1559
Founders: John Calvin
Elevation above the sea: 386 m
Address: Rue de Candolle 5
Website: https://unige.ch/en
GPS coordinates: 46.19899,6.14446
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Reformation Wall
184 m
Parc des Bastions
104 m
Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
261 m
Place Neuve
259 m
Hôtel de Ville de Genève
263 m
Bibliothèque de Genève
66 m
Eynard Palace
212 m
Sacred Heart church
275 m
Archives de la ville de Genève
231 m
Collection des moulages de l'UNIGE
73 m
Comédie de Genève
194 m
Musée de l'Athénée
264 m
General Dufour statue, square Neuve, Geneva
237 m
Parc des Bastions with Reformation Wall
177 m
Wallace Fountain
126 m
Bibliothèque de Genève (special archives)
66 m
Rue des Granges 14, Genève
267 m
Rue des Granges 16, Genève
258 m
Immeubles Ilôt De Candolle - Saint Léger - Philosophes - Saint Ours
186 m
Rond-Point de Plainpalais
172 m
Rue des Granges 2-6, Genève
278 m
Rue des Granges 10-12, Genève
270 m
Fondation Braillard architectes
247 m
Immeuble Rue des Granges 8
260 m
Maison Eynard
254 m
Fontaine-grotte du parc des Bastions
123 m
Fontaine de la rue Saint-Léger
251 m
Fontaine de la rampe de la Treille
249 mReviews
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