Request a leave of absence

You can request to temporarily interrupt your studies at UNIGE.

Leave of absence is granted by the dean of the faculty or the director of the institute/center/school in question for a period of 1 semester or 1 year. It is renewable. The duration cannot exceed 2 semesters.

During leave of absence, you cannot take any exams. You are still enrolled.

How to request a leave of absence?
  1. Contact the academic advisor (FR) of the faculty/institute/center to know the requirements and confirm your decision;
  2. Send the leave of absence request form to your faculty/institute/center within the deadlines and according to the terms and conditions set.
Do I still have to pay the semester fees?
  • You only have to pay the fixed administrative fees (CHF 65 per semester, see Statut de l’Université, art. 77 al. 2 (FR)),
    • Taxes are automatically updated within 24 hours after input by the faculty/institute/center in the information system,
    • The adapted sum is visible on the UNIGE portal: Mon UNIGE > État de paiement des taxes,
  • If you have already paid the tutoring fees (CHF 435), you can request a refund on the UNIGE portal: Mon UNIGE > État de paiement des taxes,
    • The refund can take up to 2-3 weeks.
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