International Relations

The worlds of art and design know no geographical borders, driven as they are by dialogue and diversity. Artists, designers and filmmakers are mobile and work in a globalised world. As such,
HEAD – Genève structures its open-minded approach on its international teaching staff, exhibitions and transnational projects.  

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Reception hours of the International Relations Office: 
Monday from 11:30am to 1:30pm,
Office 1.09, 1st floor, building E. 

Contact:
For incoming mobility :  international.head@hesge.ch
For outgoing mobility: out.head@hesge.ch
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Head of Department

Audrey Zecchin

Assistants

Anne-Laure Beuret
CALL FOR INCOMING MOBILITY (IN)

HEAD - Geneva has an extensive and diversified network of partner schools. Every year, about fifty students come to spend a semester at HEAD. A large part of these exchanges takes place within the framework of the Swiss European Mobility Program (SEMP). This program facilitates the admission of Swiss universities to the European program, in accordance with the activities of the Erasmus+ program. In total, HEAD cooperates with more than 110 universities worldwide.

The International relations office organizes these mobilities and ensures that the exchange semester runs smoothly. The team assists students arriving in Switzerland with their administrative procedures and practical everyday questions. It plans information sessions, events and French courses. It puts each NEWcomer in contact with a referent student, a HEADmate, to facilitate his/her integration into the school.

Contact 
International relations office  
international.head@hesge.ch

 

INFORMATION ABOUT OUTGOING MOBILITY (OUT)

During their studies at HEAD – Genève, students have the opportunity to spend one or two semesters on exchange at a partner school. These stays are part of the academic program, and all HEAD students are eligible for a mobility grant.

HEAD – Genève collaborates with more than 100 partner institutions in non-French-speaking Switzerland and internationally.

The International Relations Office provides detailed advice and organizational support to students who wish to spend a semester abroad.

Exchanges in the fall semester 2026-27
An exchange project is prepared 8 to 10 months in advance. Below you will find the procedure and steps to follow for exchanges in the fall semester 2026-27:

Submitting your study mobility wishes for school allocation 
The period for submitting your study mobility wishes to HEAD will be from December 1 to 7, 2025. 
You will find the link to the online registration form in the steps to follow or in the procedure above. Please discuss the process with your academic advisor in advance.

Information session
An information session on exchange semesters abroad or in non-French-speaking Switzerland will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. in auditorium R.36 of building D. After the session, there will be an opportunity to talk with former exchange students.

We are available to answer any questions about mobility during our reception hours.

PARTNER SCHOOLS

List of partner schools of the HEAD - Genève

TRAINEESHIP MOBILITY

Internships abroad
Students doing ECTS-credit-bearing internships in companies abroad are eligible to apply for a mobility grant if the internships meet the following conditions:
- The application for a mobility grant is made before the placement.
- The traineeship lasts at least 2 full months (e.g. 01.06. to 01.08.) for traineeships in SEMP/Erasmus+ countries.
- The traineeship lasts at least 4 weeks for traineeships in non-European countries.

The organisation of the work placement is the responsibility of the students in collaboration with the respective course of study. 
An information session on internship mobilities takes place every year in November and is organised by the respective programme.