Years of Legacy
About Our University
SWISS UMEF
Established in 1984 in Geneva, SWISS UMEF became the first private institution accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council, recognized by ACBSP and IACBE for academic excellence, and certified by eduQua, Switzerland’s quality label for continuous education excellence.
The university offers a friendly campus in a historic castle beside the Rhône River, providing an inspiring atmosphere that blends heritage, nature, and innovation, while maintaining exceptional academic standards that foster intellectual growth and a culture of excellence.
An international faculty with strong academic and professional expertise supports human-sized classes emphasizing employability, leadership, and career growth, empowering students to thrive in Geneva — a global center of diplomacy, business, and international organizations in Europe.
Mission
- Provide higher education in an environment that focuses on all dimensions of applied learning–knowledge, understanding, skills, behaviours, values and attitudes.
- Create and disseminate knowledge regarding important issues through published research, innovative learning experiences and involvement with the constituents we serve.
- Serve society through an independent exchange of ideas and practices.
Vision & Values
The vision of SWISS UMEF is to maintain its position as the first choice of excellence in its field.
Based on Swiss values, SWISS UMEF contributes to sustainable societal development through the exchange of knowledge.
Our values include respect for the individual, diversity, knowledge and thinking modes.
We fight against all forms of discrimination - ethnic, religious, social, sexual or otherwise. This applies to both the accomplishment of teaching and completing research tasks as well as to relationships within SWISS UMEF.
History
Testimonial
What Our Student Says
The Executive MBA at SWISS UMEF transformed my leadership approach. The balance between strategic theory and real-world practice helped me make better, faster decisions in complex business environments. Every module challenged me to think globally and lead with confidence.
Fatima Al Mansouri
Executive MBA Graduate
The MBA program offered me a truly international learning experience. Working alongside classmates from diverse industries broadened my perspective and sharpened my business acumen. The professors were inspiring, and every course was relevant to real management challenges.
Rami El Haddad
MBA Graduate
The MSc program combined academic depth with practical insight. The focus on innovation and research prepared me to analyze problems systematically and design sustainable solutions. It was an intellectually rewarding journey that strengthened both my skills and confidence.