Financial Aid

Support for extra-curricular activities

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You meet the requirements to apply for a cantonal grant? Submit your application now for faster processing.

The Financial Aid Service walk-in hours are open at the Campus Life information point on Wednesdays 10am to 12pm and Thursdays 2pm to 4pm (closed on May 1st and 29th).

A debt-relief service is also available at Campus Life information point, on the last Wednesday of each month from 10am to 12pm.

The support for extra-academic activities aims to allow UNIGE and HES-SO Geneva students with limited resources to engage in sports, cultural and linguistic activities, in order to promote their well-being and social integration.

Types of activities

Sporting activities

UNIGE offers a wide range of sports such as fitness, yoga, racket sports, skiing, and much more. Sports facilities are available at reduced rates for students.

Sports UNIGE

Cultural activities

Students can participate in cultural events, theater workshops, concerts, and other activities organized by the UNIGE Cultural service. Discounts are often available for local shows.

Culture UNIGE

Language courses

The Maison des Langues of UNIGE offers French courses for all levels, as well as other languages, to help students improve their language skills.

Maison des Langues

Criteria for submitting an application
  • Be enrolled at UNIGE or HES-SO Geneva;
  • Prove a difficult financial situation.
Steps to submit an application
  • Consult the activity offers on the respective pages (links above)
  • Register for the activities of your choice online or via the concerned services
  • Submit a request via the online form.