Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations

Geneva, Switzerland

Est. 2001

About Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations

Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) is a private, English-medium higher education institution in Geneva, Switzerland, established in 2001 and dedicated to education and research in international relations, diplomacy, international law, global governance, and development. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs — including Bachelor’s degrees in International Relations and Business & Diplomacy and Master’s degrees in International Relations, International Law, Human Rights, and Global Communications — designed to blend academic theory with practical skills such as negotiation, policy analysis, and leadership in international contexts. Located in one of the world’s principal diplomatic hubs near the United Nations and international organisations, GSD attracts a diverse international student body, emphasizes experiential learning, internships, and connections with global institutions, and prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs and global policy arenas.