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Graduate Institute of International Studies (HEI), based in Geneva in Switzerland , is one of the world's leading Graduate School s devoted to the study of International Studies , most notably of an historic, judicial, economic, political and social nature. The Institute is also known by its French name ''Institut universitaire de hautes études internationales''. HEI also provides undergraduate instruction, administered jointly with the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) of the University Of Geneva .


HISTORY

The Graduate Institute of International Studies (HEI) was founded in 1927 by William Rappard and Paul Mantoux and is, in accordance with its statutes, "an institution intended to provide to students of all nations the means of undertaking and pursuing international studies, most notably of an historic, judicial, economic, political and social nature."

The Institute was created in Geneva in light of the development of different international and intergovernmental institutions that were established there. It was for a long time one of the only academic institutions in the world to deal exclusively with international relations, thus contributing to the renown of international Geneva. It represents a unique interface between the theory and practice of international relations and responds to the growing importance of international relations in today's world.


ACADEMIC PROFILE

The institute offers Master and PhD degrees in international relations. The undergraduate program is planned to be closed down. Four specializations are available: Political Science, International Economics, International Law, and International History and Politics. Both English and French are used as the languages of instruction.


SPECIAL PROGRAMMES AND RESEARCH CENTERS

  • Center for Asian Studies

  • The Centre for Empirical Research in International Relations

  • Diplomatic Studies Programmes

  • Environmental Studies Unit

  • The Swiss Finance Institute (comprising the former Financial Asset Management and Engineering Center)

  • Geneva Forum

  • Geneva International Academic Network

  • International Center for Monetary and Banking Studies

  • Programme for Strategic and International Security Studies

  • Programme for the Study of International Organization(s)

  • Small Arms Survey

  • Swiss International Relations University Seminar

  • University Centre for International Humanitarian Law



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