To undertake a mobility period at HEdS-Geneva, you must follow the procedure below. Mobility is possible from your second year of study, provided you have validated all previous semesters before departure, have no pending modules to retake during your mobility period, and have not failed any internships.
Once selected by your home institution, you must submit the completed and signed application form, along with its annexes and the nomination letter from your home university, to the International Relations Office within the specified deadlines.
Applications must be submitted:
The International Relations Office will assist you in managing administrative procedures to ensure that all application documents and formalities (contracts, scholarships, immigration, insurance, flights, accommodation, etc.) are completed within the required deadlines.
Required Documents – Current Academic Year
All applications will be reviewed by the International Relations Office as well as the degree programme coordinator concerned. Approximately one month after the application deadline, candidates will be informed of their possible nomination for a study or internship mobility period at HEdS-Geneva.
For students from universities outside Europe, financial support is provided by their home institution.
As part of validated collaboration agreements with partner institutions, students from schools that have signed the Erasmus+ Charter may currently benefit from a study or practical training grant.
Conditions for Grant Allocation
Participating in an international exchange does not automatically entitle students to a grant. Eligibility is subject to the latest edition of the Erasmus+ Charter, and the specific conditions will be communicated by the International Relations Office.
Grants awarded under the Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP) are not intended to fully cover all mobility expenses but are meant to contribute to additional costs such as:
Mobility grants may be awarded through funding from the Swiss Confederation, represented by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), and the HES-SO.
The minimum required level of French is B2.
We strongly encourage you to take the necessary time to assess your level. A B2 certificate must be provided when submitting your application.
We also recommend improving your French skills before your arrival.
Further information:
Certain immigration procedures are very strict, and we strongly recommend that you start the process with the Cantonal Office for Population and Migration (OCPM) as soon as you receive your admission confirmation from HEdS-Geneva, at least six months before your arrival.
If you are a non-European citizen, you will need a visa to study or complete a practical internship in Switzerland. Visa applications must be submitted to the competent Swiss embassy in your home country. Upon arrival in Geneva, you must register with the Cantonal Office for Population and Migration (OCPM).
If you are a European citizen, you may, under certain conditions, stay in Switzerland for less than three months without a visa.
Useful link for more information to help you prepare for your stay.
Health and accident insurance is mandatory for everyone residing in Switzerland.
For more information, please contact the Cantonal Health Insurance Service (SAM).
We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with the Swiss insurance system and ensure that your coverage is adequate, including civil liability insurance and repatriation insurance.
HES-SO link for practical information: HES-SO – Practical Information
The cost of living in Geneva is relatively high. The average monthly budget for a student coming to study in Geneva is approximately CHF 2,000.
Geneva is experiencing a housing crisis, and we strongly recommend that you start your search as early as possible.
The Fondation geloge manages the Champel residence and reserves a few rooms in shared apartments for mobility students. If you are interested, you can inform the International Relations Office. However, availability is not guaranteed.
Other housing options can be found on the HES-SO Geneva website.
Upon request, we can also send you our list of student accommodations for those coming to Geneva.
Geneva is a university city with many cultural and sporting activities. Thanks to our partnership with the University of Geneva, you will have access to its sports facilities and a wide range of activities.
The HEdS-Geneva student association, La Sonde, will contact you to help with your integration. Once on site, you will also be welcomed by a mentor from your degree programme.
Before your arrival, you can already consult the following student guides:
Why Choose a Study or Internship Mobility?
Hundreds of students have embarked on a mobility programme in recent years across five continents—so why not you?
HEdS-Geneva has around 30 institutional partners (universities and universities of applied sciences) and more than 180 practical training institutions in the field of health worldwide.
Students planning a mobility project for a study semester or a practical training period can proceed as follows:
In Switzerland (outside the HES-SO network), in Europe, or worldwide.
Mobility dates will be communicated by your degree programme. They will also be presented during the International Relations information session at the start of the first year. Please check with your designated mobility contact person if needed.
Submit a complete application file to the International Relations Office before 31 January preceding the academic year of mobility.
All information is available on the HEdS-Geneva intranet.
Outside the HES-SO perimeter
Switzerland
England
Belgium
Spain
Finland
France
Italy
Portugal
Argentina
Canada
Chili
The main reception is located at the Champel site and welcomes you during the following hours:
Accomodation :
You can find all the necessary information about student accommodation on the HES-SO Geneva website.
Site de Champel
Site des Caroubiers
Le site de Champel offre à ses collaborateur·e·s, étudiant·e·s et au public l’accès au Restauran sans T. Un restaurant label "Fourchette verte" géré par l'entreprise ADALIA.
Le restaurant accueille le public tous les jours de la semaine, de 7h30 à 15h (service de midi entre 11h30 et 13h30). Il propose chaque jour un choix entre trois plats (Equilibre, Cuisine du monde et Street food) proposé à des tarifs étudiants et collaborateurs ; ainsi qu’une large gamme de salades, sandwiches, take-away, desserts, viennoiseries, boissons, etc.
Vous pouvez consulter les menus en ligne sur le site internet d'ADALIA.
L’école offre également un espace pique-nique équipé de micro-ondes.
Dates de fermeture du Restauran-sans-T
Le site des Caroubiers met à la disposition de toutes et tous un espace de restauration autogéré au rez-de-chaussée. Des micro-ondes y sont accessibles.
Il est aussi possible de manger au restaurant Migros, label "Fourchette verte", du M-Parc la Praille situé Avenue Vibert, 32.
Le réseau Wifi public HES-GUEST vous permet de vous connecter gratuitement lors de votre visite sur les différents sites des écoles de la HES-SO Genève.
Pour y accéder, vous devez disposer d'un téléphone mobile (même privé) et suivre la procédure de connexion décrite ci-dessous :
Pour s’authentifier la première fois, l’utilisateur se connectera au réseau WIFIGE et s’enregistrera sur un portail en donnant son numéro de téléphone mobile. Il recevra un code par SMS, puis utilisera ce code pour se connecter au Wi-Fi. Le code restera valable pendant 6 mois. Une fois le code échu, une nouvelle authentification devra se faire selon la même procédure.
Eduroam (educating roaming) est un réseau internet gratuit qui fonctionne à l’international et permet à tous les étudiant·es et collaborateur·trices suisses de HES de se connecter à internet grâce à leur login AAI.
L'infrastructure d'authentification et d'autorisation de SWITCH AAI (base de données) permet avec un seul login (login AAI et mot de passe) aux étudiant·es d’avoir accès, dans toute la Suisse, à internet, aux bibliothèques, documents et matériels d'enseignement de toutes sortes.
Le Service communication de la HEdS-Genève est à disposition des représentant·es des médias pour toutes questions relatives à l’école, son organisation et son fonctionnement, ses enseignant·es, ses filières, ses missions et ses activités.
Haute école de santé de Genève
Service communication
Loriane Todeschini
47 avenue de Champel
1206 Genève
Tél : 022 558 60 33
Contact : communication.heds@hesge.ch
La HEdS-Genève envoie une newsletter trois fois par année au sein de laquelle vous découvrirez les actualités de l'école et de ses missions. Il est possible de s'inscrire sur le lien suivant (lien à venir)
Si vous souhaitez utiliser le logo de la HEdS-Genève, veuillez envoyer votre requête au Service de communication en spécifiant le cadre d'utilisation du logo, le format désiré (jpg, png, pdf, eps) et le type support (flyer, brochure, poster, site internet, film, etc.)
La HEdS-Genève dispose d'une procédure pour toutes demandes de relai d’études ou de projets d’études auprès du personnel ou étudiant·es de l'école.
Pour effectuer une demande, il vous suffit de remplir le formulaire de demande d'études ci-dessous et de l'envoyer à l'adresse : rad.heds@hesge.ch
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