Pedagogical questions: Emilie Parendeau, Academic advisor, is at disposal by appointment.

For all questions relating to student life (cost of living in Geneva, accommodation, insurance, visa, residence permit, jobs, health, tips, etc.), detailed information is available on the Student Affairs page of the HES-SO Geneva website.

HEAD students have access to the University of Geneva's Financial Aid Service (monthly grants, emergency assistance) and to the Social Service (social/debt counselling).

The new Espace Santé HES-SO Genève is a place dedicated to the physical and mental health of students: free and confidential primary consultations, psychological assessments, referrals to specialised therapists, prevention and advice.
A team of nurses offers a free service, with or without appointment, every day of the week: 4 Place de la Synagogue, 1205 Genève. T. +41 (0) 22 558 65 66.

A Nutrition Counsel is open for all students at Haute école de santé. The cost of a consultation is CHF 10.-. Appointments by email or by phone +41 (0) 22 388 34 47.

Students with specific needs (handicap, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, autism spectrum disorder) can contact Emilie Parendeau. All the information you need on the possibilities for adapting your studies (procedure, deadlines, documents to be submitted) is available on the dedicated page of the HES-SO Genève website.
 

HEAD is required to actively promote a work climate of respect and tolerance. In the event of discrimination (of all kinds) or harassment (psychological, sexual, digital...), it is important to break the silence and obtain advice and support in resolving the problem. The HES-SO Geneva provides a free and confidential listening and support service. No information is communicated to a third party, whoever it is, without any explicit consent being given.
The permanence is open on working days from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm and appointments are made, in French and English, by a person totally independent of the institution: personnedeconfiance@humancp.ch. T. +41 (0) 22 736 33 07.