SWISS UMEF University

Pioneering private higher education

Founded in Geneva in 1984, SWISS UMEF University (University of Applied Sciences Institute) is a private Swiss institution of applied higher education. The university holds institutional accreditation from the Swiss Accreditation Council and appears on the list of accredited Swiss higher-education institutions at swissuniversities.ch.

SWISS UMEF offers Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees, alongside a portfolio of executive and continuing education programmes. Every degree complies with the European ECTS credit framework, ensuring that the qualification you earn is portable, comparable and respected across Europe and beyond.

Leadership

"Our mission is to prepare students not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of leadership in an increasingly complex world. We bring Geneva's diplomatic spirit to every classroom." — Professor Petre Roman, President, SWISS UMEF University, former Prime Minister of Romania.

"Education is the most powerful tool for global integration. Our partnerships ensure that the Swiss standard of quality is accessible to ambitious professionals worldwide." — Professor Djawed Sangdel, Executive President, SWISS UMEF University, Member of the Parliament of Geneva.

Geneva & the Château d'Aïre campus

Nestled in the historic Château d'Aïre — a 15th-century heritage building with extensive private gardens, close to Geneva's international organizations — the main campus offers an environment for academic reflection and international networking.

Global delivery partner

In Asia and the Middle East, SWISS UMEF's delivery partner is AreteUp Education. Headquartered in Singapore with a regional office in Dubai, AreteUp focuses exclusively on bringing world-class higher education to professional learners. This partnership is officially confirmed and listed on the SWISS UMEF website.

QS Online Learning

SWISS UMEF is rated 5 stars in Online Learning by QS.