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University of Geneva

Fully Funded Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Action (MAS) at University of Geneva University of Geneva in Switzerland

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Fully funded master’s program is mentioned in the post. The programme page also lists a full price of CHF 15,000, an early bird 10% discount, and separate scholarship application options; scholarships are excluded from the early bird deadline.

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Expired

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Switzerland

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University of Geneva

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Keywords

Sociology
Political Science
International Relations
Humanitarian Studies
Humanitarian Aid
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About this position

Fully funded Master’s opportunity in Humanitarian Action at the University of Geneva / Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Studies. This is a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) designed for professionals working in NGOs and the social sector who want to deepen their expertise in humanitarian studies, crisis response, and cross-sector collaboration.

The programme is built around micro-credentials and a flexible, modular pathway. It focuses on understanding interconnected crises and designing systemic responses across sectors, with collaboration from major humanitarian partners including the ICRC and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The format is blended: mostly online, with two-week residential sessions in Geneva once a year.

Key academic and professional themes include humanitarian action, international relations, public health, political science, and sociology. The programme is taught in English, with exams and dissertations accepted in English or French. It carries 60 ECTS and runs for 2 to 3 years.

Funding information on the programme page includes a full price of CHF 15,000, an early bird 10% discount, and a separate scholarship application form. The post highlights that the opportunity is fully funded, so applicants should check the scholarship route carefully.

Applications opened on 1 June 2026. Deadlines listed are 30 June 2026 for early bird and scholarship applicants, and 31 July 2026 as the final deadline. Interested candidates should review the admissions page, prepare the required documents, and submit the online registration or scholarship application accordingly.

Funding details

Fully funded master’s program is mentioned in the post. The programme page also lists a full price of CHF 15,000, an early bird 10% discount, and separate scholarship application options; scholarships are excluded from the early bird deadline.

What's required

Applicants should be humanitarian professionals or people working in NGOs/social sector. The programme is designed for experienced practitioners and is delivered in English; exams and dissertations are accepted in English or French. Specific admissions requirements are referenced on the admissions page and scholarship checklist.

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