Ideally situated close to renowned Alpine ski slopes, not far from the Mediterranean Sea and anchored in the heart of Europe, Geneva offers the rare advantage of being a cosmopolitan city of a relatively small size. Geneva is home to more than 80 international organizations such as the UN, the WTO, the WHO, and the ILO, plus some 250 NGOs and 170 permanent missions of foreign states.

Geneva being a city of culture, modernity, and tradition much more is to be found outside the walls of the University. Well-known music and film festivals of all genres can be found in Geneva and its surroundings, as well as numerous theatrical performances, exhibitions of both modern and fine arts.