Webster University Geneva

Webster Geneva was founded in 1978 and is an accredited campus of an American university, offering English-taught programs at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. The university is committed to providing a transformative education for students, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and creativity, while creating an environment where the student is always at the center of the educational process.

Scientific research and creativity are essential activities at Webster Geneva Campus for both professors and students. Academic and creative work contributes to the development of knowledge, deepens understanding of the world and the human experience, and increases the institutional visibility and academic reputation of the campus.

The residential campus is located in a spacious and green environment, in an area that offers views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Webster University Geneva

The university campus is closely connected with the local Swiss community and the organizations that make up Genève Internationale through joint activities, research projects, and student volunteer engagement.

On campus, you will be surrounded by a collegial and supportive community that gives individual attention to your academic needs and extracurricular interests. The university campus consists of classrooms equipped with modern technology, a library, computer laboratories, a cafeteria, and various staff offices, including the Office of Student Affairs, Academic Advising, and Career Services, which are dedicated to supporting you throughout your student experience in Geneva.

The Living and Learning Center, which is accessible both to students who live on campus and those who commute every day, includes a relaxation space for students, a game area, and a fitness center. This center also includes the Commons Room, a space for larger campus events, such as discussion panels, lectures with guest speakers, and activities organized by student clubs.

The university has a tradition of organizing annual events, such as Global Thanksgiving in November and Webster’s Got Talent in February, which bring together the student community at Webster Geneva Campus.

All Bachelor’s and Master’s level programs are offered in English.

Bachelor Majors:

Bachelor of Arts Degrees

• BA Economics
• BA International Relations
• BA International Relations with an Emphasis in International Economics
• BA Media Studies
• BA Psychology
• BA Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health

Bachelor of Science Degrees

• BS Business Administration
• BS in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing
• BS in Business Administration with an Emphasis in International Business
• BS Computer Science
• BS Computer Science with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity
• BS Finance
• BS Management Information Systems
• BS Psychology

Bachelor Minors:

• Business
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Finance
• French
• Games and Game Design
• International Relations
• Management
• Media Studies
• Photography
• General Psychology

Master:

• Master of Business Administration, MBA
• Counseling with an Emphasis in Community Counseling, MA
• Cybersecurity Operations, MS
• Gestion des Systèmes de Soins et de Santé, MA, Health Care Management in French
• Management and Leadership, MA

Tuition Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition fee for the academic years 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 at Webster Geneva Campus is a fixed fee of CHF 17,500 per semester, 16 weeks.

This tuition fee includes:

All required textbooks for courses, as well as online access to the student portal, electronic library, personal university email, etc.

Academic support, including academic advising, the Writing Center, peer tutoring programs, etc.

Activities from the Office of Student Affairs, including most events organized by the university and the Student Government Association, on campus and/or online.

Career Services, including individual advising for CV preparation, support in finding internships and jobs, interview preparation, and career events on campus.

Student counseling services, upon request, for individual support when needed.

Use of campus facilities, including computer laboratories, the library, the fitness center, and the media laboratory.

This fee does not include:

• Accommodation
• Meal plans
• Travel or personal expenses
• Parking on campus

Optional fees for some elective courses that require additional media equipment or travel.

The fixed semester fee allows you to register for 12 to 18 U.S. credits per semester, which is equivalent to approximately 4 to 6 courses, as most courses have 3 credits.

Usually, Bachelor’s program students take 15 credits per semester, 5 courses, which enables students to graduate on time.

Annual expenses expressed in Swiss francs, including direct and indirect expenses, are:

Full-time tuition fee for the fall and spring semesters: CHF 35,000

University accommodation: CHF 9,600–16,800, depending on the student’s choice

Food: CHF 6,000–8,000, depending on the student’s choice

Student health insurance: CHF 1,000

Local transportation: CHF 500

First-year students are required to live on campus in the Living and Learning Center during the fall and spring semesters, except in cases where you wish to live with your immediate family in the Geneva area, with approval of your request by the university. Registration for the summer semester is optional.

Usually, payment must be completed by the first week of the semester, or you may request a payment plan:

50% of the semester fee is paid before or by the first week, and

50% of the remaining fee is paid in the middle of the semester.

After you are admitted to Webster Geneva Campus, the CHF 1,500 deposit confirms your intention to enroll and allows the university to pre-register you in the courses you have selected. This payment is then deducted from the first semester fee that will appear on your first tuition invoice.

Master’s studies are delivered in 8-week periods, organized as Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2, and Summer, where each period is billed separately.

The tuition fee for standard Master’s level programs is CHF 1,130 per credit, while most courses have 3 credits:

One course, 3 credits, classes once per week for 8 weeks: CHF 3,390

Two courses, 6 credits, classes twice per week for 8 weeks: CHF 6,780

You will be billed separately for each study period when you register for the next group of relevant courses. Usually, the tuition payment must be completed by Friday of the first week of each study period.

The tuition fee includes:

All required textbooks and/or electronic course materials

Access to the online library and official university email

Career support services

Access to campus facilities, including the fitness center and other university spaces

A wide range of student activities and career development events organized by the university

A total expense plan related to living in Geneva for Master’s level students:

Housing: CHF 17,500

Food and personal services, 14 months at CHF 1,000 per month: CHF 14,000

Student health insurance, mandatory for non-residents: CHF 1,500

Public transportation, city pass, for 14 months: CHF 800

For students who choose to live in Webster-sponsored apartments: 14 months at approximately CHF 1,250 per month

After you are admitted to Webster Geneva Campus, the CHF 1,500 deposit confirms your intention to enroll and allows the university to pre-register you in the courses you have selected. This payment is then deducted from the first semester fee that will appear on your first tuition invoice.

Accommodation:

First-year Bachelor’s students are required to live on campus. To reserve a place in university accommodation, a CHF 1,000 accommodation deposit is required. Meal plans start at around CHF 3,000 per semester or more. On-campus accommodation also includes a small kitchen in each room/apartment, with a refrigerator and electric stove.

Master’s program students may request accommodation at Les Berges Residence, which is located in the center of Geneva. To reserve a place in this residence, a CHF 1,000 accommodation deposit is required.

Ivy Journey, as an official partner of Webster Geneva Campus, offers free assistance with all steps of the university application process, scholarship application, and student visa application.