Swiss Business, Law & Diplomacy

  Switzerland

Leysin

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Summer Term

Description: Swiss Business, Law & Diplomacy: This program is ideal for students who wish to study at a small, international campus set in the beautiful Swiss Alps, conveniently located near Geneva and with easy access to other European cities. Students select from a wide variety of courses taught in English.

Courses: This program emphasizes courses and internships in international business, marketing, advertising, finance, management, economics, commerce law, international law and public relations. Credit is awarded for both, courses and internships. Courses are taught in English. Internships are available in English and French.

Highlights: Host Institution: The American College of Switzerland is situated in the Swiss Apls and is ideal for students who enjoy outdoor activities. The city of Leysin offers a host of cultural and recreational activities. The train station is located on campus. Students reside at the Grand Hotel de Leysin. The university also offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the numerous academic disciplines.

Host City: Leysin is the gateway to Europe. Nearby are Geneva, Gstaad and Lausanne -- home to numerous organizations such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Red Cross and Nestle Corporation. Milan, Venice, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Heidelberg, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Liechtenstein are within a 6 hour train ride. Leysin is situated near Lake Geneva in the historic Rhone Valley overlooking the Swiss and French Alps. One of the most beautiful alpine resorts in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, the region offers a wide selection of cultural and recreational activities. Leysin is home to numerous educational centers with many Swiss and international students.

Living: KEI students reside at the Grand Hôtel de Leysin. The Hotel was built in the Victorian style in 1892, and recently renovated to accommodate classrooms, guest rooms, library, reading room, bookstore, computer lab with Internet access, dining hall, ballroom, and student café with a TV lounge. Most guest rooms are double-occupancy with stunning views of the Alps. Skiing is only a 5 minute walk away and students qualify for reduced price lift tickets.

Excursions: The program includes day trips to Geneva, Montreaux or other locations in Switzerland to enhance students' academic and cultural experience. In addition, two overnight (3-day) excursions are organized each term to either Rome, Milan, Prague, Monte Carlo, Paris and/or other major city in Europe. These excursions include airfare, ground transportation, hotel, tour of city and entrance tickets to planned cultural activities. Depending on student interest, professional visits can be organized to the United Nations, World Trade Organization, Nestle factory and other companies in Switzerland.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $10,560 Semester, $21,250 Year, $4,880 Summer

Program fee includes tuition, textbooks, transcripts, accommodation, internship placement, on-site support, medical and travel insurance, mobile phone, airport pick-up, field trips, sightseeing and cultural excursions. All forms of federal, state and local financial aid and scholarship awards can be applied towards the program tuition.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Switzerland Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Please refer to our website for scholarship information.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded: 1997