Admissions Policies
Admissions to the Geneva School of Diplomacy are governed by academic, administrative, and institutional policies designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
This page outlines the general admissions policies applicable across programmes. Programme-specific requirements are detailed on individual programme pages and in the relevant programme handbooks.
General Admissions Principles
Admissions decisions are based on an assessment of academic readiness, eligibility criteria, and alignment with programme requirements.
The Geneva School of Diplomacy applies admissions policies that are:
- Transparent and clearly communicated
- Applied consistently across applicants
- Aligned with academic regulations and institutional standards
Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission.
Eligibility and Documentation
Applicants are required to submit complete and accurate documentation as part of the admissions process.
Applicants wishing to apply for any form of financial aid must do so at the time of admission.
Required documentation may include, where applicable:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of prior qualifications
- Identification documents
- Language proficiency evidence, where required
- Any additional documents specified by the programme
Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
Application Review and Decision
Applications are reviewed by the admissions team in coordination with academic leadership, where required.
Applicants wishing to apply for any form of financial aid must do so at the time of admission.
Admission decisions are communicated formally and are based on:
- Academic qualifications
- Programme-specific criteria
- Availability of places
- Compliance with institutional requirements
The Geneva School of Diplomacy reserves the right to request additional information during the review process.
Deferral Policy
Requests to defer admission may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferrals are subject to programme availability, academic requirements, and institutional approval and are not guaranteed.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Treatment
The Geneva School of Diplomacy applies admissions policies that uphold principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination.
Admissions decisions are made without regard to nationality, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Final Authority
Admissions decisions taken by the Geneva School of Diplomacy are final.
All applicants are expected to comply with published admissions policies, deadlines, and procedures as outlined in official GSD documentation.