Before you get here

1. Submit your housing request as soon as possible (from march 23 at 11am to April 19 2026, midnight)

• Consult the accommodation options in the Geneva Graduate Institute's Residences.
• Consult the types of rooms available and select three options, in order of preference.
• Apply for a room on the Geneva Graduate Institute's Accommodation Portal. IMPORTANT: Incoming students have priority from 11am on March 23 to April 19, 2026 midnight. Then all students can register. Since rooms are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, we advise you to apply for a room as soon as possible.
• IMPORTANT: Housing offers will only be made to students who have confirmed their admission and have paid the first CHF 1'500 tuition fees installment.
• Note: Please consider applying to additional residences in Geneva, in case demand exceeds our supply. Do not hesitate to contact us should you need addresses.
• Note: Please stay vigilant when it comes to potential scams on social media platforms like Facebook groups.

Questions? Read the Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Housing team: booking.housing@graduateinstitute.ch

3. Activate your different digital accounts

In summer 2026, you will receive by email the new procedure to activate your different digital accounts. You will also receive your official email address, which will be key in your student life and even as an alumnus after you graduate.

1) Set your password by clicking on the provided link (only valid for 24 hours)

2) Once your password is created, log into OneLogin to accept the terms and conditions.

3) Also don't forget to create or update your Switch edu-ID account.