UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme 2026: United Nations Summer Seminar in Switzerland

The UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme (GSP) 2026 is one of the United Nations' longest-running educational initiatives. It's designed for graduate-level students worldwide and provides a comprehensive introduction to the work of the UN and the international system.

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Duration: Two weeks
• Timing: Late June to early July 2026

About the Programme: The 2026 edition focuses on global challenges, including emerging technologies, international cooperation, human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security.

Benefits: Participants will engage in lectures and briefings, group research projects on global issues, interactive workshops, and visits to UN departments. These provide practical insights into global decision-making within the UN system.

Programme Cost: There are no tuition fees, but participants are responsible for travel, accommodation, meals, visas, and living expenses.

• Lectures and briefings by UN officials, diplomats, and international experts
• Group research projects on global issues
• Visits to UN departments and international organizations based in Geneva

• Age: Between 22 and 32 years at the time of application
• Completion of a bachelor's degree
• Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program
• Strong proficiency in English
• Availability for the full two-week duration