Admission Process

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Is SWISS UMEF recognized by the Swiss Confederation?

YES, SWISS UMEF was the first, and so far, only private institution accredited by the Confederation in Geneva.

State recognition

To ensure the credibility and recognition of educational institutions in Switzerland, the Swiss Confederation maintains an updated list of accredited institutions. SWISS UMEF is proud to be included in this prestigious list, reflecting our commitment to high-quality educational standards and adherence to the stringent requirements set by Swiss educational authorities. This accreditation is evidence of our dedication to excellence in higher education and our ongoing efforts to provide our students with the best possible educational experience.

All candidates must fill in an application form and send the supporting documents. The application file must contain the following:

The completed application form.
Supporting documentation (as listed in the application form).
The study of the file is followed by a mandatory interview.

Tuition fees

Scholarship

Brochure

Enquiry

Application

Admission Supporting Documents for:

Application form;
Copies of the official certificate, Baccalaureate (Maturité), Vocational Baccalaureate (Maturité Professionnelle); and with a Federal VET diploma, or equivalent;
One year (full-time) of work experience in a commercial environment is required, or completion of the career advancement programme;
Copies of transcripts;
Copy of identity card or passport;
Two passport photos;
Motivation letter.

Should the candidate be accepted on the basis of the documents supplied, an interview lasting between 30 and 60 minutes is conducted with a specialist of the field selected. For candidates not residing in Switzerland, the interview will be conducted through electronic media.

SWISS UMEF accepts a maximum of 50% of ECTS credits or equivalent credits to be transferred from public or other higher education institutions having AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE or other accreditations, on condition that the courses followed by the candidates match those of our curriculum and students have passed the relevant examinations.

SWISS UMEF accepts only a maximum of 90 ECTS credits for a bachelor degree, and 60 ECTS credits for a Master degree.

How to apply

Step 1. Send your official transcript to the admissions department: admission@swiss-umef.ch

Step 2. The head of admissions checks the transcript and the similarity with what may be an equivalent course at SWISS UMEF. He may request the syllabus of the course the candidate followed previously and for which he is asking an equivalence.

Step 3. The Head of Admissions informs the student as to which courses can be transferred and what remaining courses need to be taken at SWISS UMEF.

Step 4. The candidate proceeds to fill in the application form with all documents listed in the application form.

Step 5. candidates must undergo an interview after which, if the interview is successful, the student receives the official acceptance letter.

For more detailed information, kindly see the transfer credit regulations or make an appointment with the Head of the Admissions Department.