University of Geneva
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Public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland
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About University of Geneva
According to Wikipedia, The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological seminary. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for enlightenment scholarship. Today, it is the third largest university in Switzerland by number of students.
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What Is University of Geneva Known For?
University of Geneva is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Law
- Communications
- Education
- Medical
- Physics
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- History
- Religious Studies
- Engineering
- Business
- Economics
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
University of Geneva's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Biology
#51
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Psychology
#18
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Philosophy
#55
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Literature
#59
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Mathematics
#97
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Law
#46
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Communications
#22
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Education
#51
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Medical
#88
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Physics
#87
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Political Science
#69
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Chemistry
#60
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Computer Science
#94
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History
#94
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Religious Studies
#75
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Engineering
#218
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Business
#133
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Economics
#115
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Sociology
#48
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Anthropology
#82
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Earth Sciences
#107
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Social Work
#57
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Criminal Justice
#184
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Nursing
#747
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Who Are University of Geneva's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Geneva's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Communications, and Law. Here are some of University of Geneva's most famous alumni:
- Ferdinand de Saussure
- A Swiss linguist .
- Seymour Papert
- A MIT mathematician, computer scientist, and educator.
- Ian Fleming
- A British author .
- Jean-Baptiste Dumas
- A French chemist .
- Werner Arber
- A Swiss microbiologist and geneticist, (1929 – ), Gränichen, Sweden.
- Karl Landsteiner
- An Austrian biologist, physician and Nobel Prize laureate.
- Édouard Claparède
- A Swiss neurologist & pedagogist.
- Edmond H. Fischer
- An American biochemist.
- Albert Gallatin
- An American politician, diplomat and scholar .
- Houston Stewart Chamberlain
- An English author of books on political philosophy .
- Carla Del Ponte
- An International jurist.
- Kofi Annan
- A 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations .
