General Policy
The AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ, the only comprehensive university in French-speaking Switzerland, provides high-quality higher education and ensure the interdisciplinarity of research. Committed to breaking down knowledge barriers and staying attuned to societal changes, it actively works towards equal opportunities, aiming to ensure broad access to studies and favorable learning conditions.
In accordance with the , UNIGE conducts its activities along three main axes:
- Basic and in-depth higher education as well as continuing education
- Fundamental and applied scientific research
- Community services
The AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ is guided by Geneva's values: international openness, respect for human rights, sensitivity to diverse cultures, ethics, humanism, and the tradition of scientific research. It promotes these values, particularly by committing to:
- Safeguarding the academic freedom of its members
- Ensuring an environment that fosters learning and critical thinking
- Promoting equal opportunities
- Fostering social and environmental responsibility
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strategical Plan
In this perspective, the rectorate and all the deans have established a that outlines the vision of a university that:
- Is a versatile university striving for excellence in all fields of knowledge it chooses to invest in. This versatility enables the emergence of inter- and multidisciplinary domains in both research and teaching.
- Affirms its connections with the international Geneva and is recognized for its ability to integrate global issues into its teaching and research.
- Asserts itself as a reference university in the Swiss and Francophone space. It also emphasizes its international vocation by embracing languages and cultures from around the world in its teachings and research.
- Plays a role in the digital revolution, pioneering the use of new technologies in teaching, research, and dissemination methods, as well as in preserving and providing access to knowledge, and administration when justified.
This vision is translated into twelve strategic objectives grouped into four themes: "Profile of the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ," "Appeal of the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ to students," "Appeal of the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ to researchers and all staff," and "Engagement with the community.
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objectives agreement
An formalizes the collaboration between the State and the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ by establishing, on one hand, the goals assigned to the institution, and on the other hand, the criteria for determining whether they have been achieved. The agreement also defines the amount of the budget allocated to the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ for four years, with the achievement of objectives contingent upon the budgetary resources available.
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Quality Policy
To sustainably fulfill its missions in an increasingly complex environment, the AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ possesses strong assets: the quality of its staff, its organisation, and processes ensuring the quality of services provided. The AV¶ÌÊÓÆµ is committed to this endeavor, guided by its , which, in turn, is based on a systematic approach to prevention and improvement.