HES-SO Genève

Measures for sport, art and studies

Put in place by the Department of Education, Culture and Sport, the measures for sport, art and studies aim to support high level athletes, dancers and musicians from primary education up to the level of university and specialist schools (Hautes écoles spécialisées - HES).

At the HES-SO Genève, measures offered to students are mainly aimed at tailoring study plans and spreading exams out over the year as far as possible.

Benefits

  • Tailored study plan.
  • Possibility of extending duration of studies.
  • Spreading examinations and tests out over the year (as far as possible).

Selection criteria

For artists:

Artists registered in a certifying professional program exercising in parallel a professional activity in a recognized artistic field.

Artists with a professional project in a recognized artistic field.

For athletes:

  • Priority: Gold, silver, bronze and elite Swiss Olympic Cards and national Swiss Olympic Talents Cards.
  • Being recommended by the cantonal trainer or technical sponsor for the discipline.
  • Practising a sporting discipline recognised by Swiss Olympic.
  • Meeting the sports criteria laid out by the University Sports Office in collaboration with sports associations.

Admission process

Complete the official registration application form for your chosen HES.
Should your request be accepted, then you make an appointment with the admissions service to set up your tailored study plan.
The HES informs the student of the decision relating to his/her tailored study plan.

Registration deadlines: refer to the registration date of the HES school concerned.

Visit the DIP website

HES sport, art and studies form 2022-23