Equivalency of former UNIGE diploma titles

If you got a UNIGE "licence" or "diplôme" before the introduction of Bachelor's and Master's degrees, you can request an proof of equivalence with a Master's degree.

Important: we do not deliver a new diploma, only a proof of equivalence.

Old degree titles	Equivalence
"Licence" from a 3-year program for which no additional studies were available	Master's degree
"Licence" from a at least 4-year program	Master's degree
"Diplôme" from a at least 4-year program	Master's degree
"Licence" from a 3-year program + "diplôme" (or, in some cases, a DES)	Master's degree
DEA/DESS(except those from HEI and IUED, now IHEID)	MAS(continuing education) ForHEI and IUED: the equivalence only accounts for a "diplôme" level.
"Licence" from a 3-year program for which additional studies were available	No equivalence
Intermediary successes (without diplomas)	No equivalence

How to request a proof of equivalence?

Contact the Bureau des diplômes via the Admission Office online platform.

How much does a proof of equivalence cost?

This equivalence costs CHF 50 (+CHF 10 if we need to send it to you abroad).

If you come to pick up the equivalence from the Bureau des diplômes, you must have made the payment in advance, or show proof of payment. You cannot pay on site.

Grade equivalence table

Table of grade equivalences between the ECTS scale (European Credit Transfert and Accumulation System) and the UNIGE grading scale