Housing

Built in 2012, a footbridge away from the Maison de la Paix, the Edgar and Danièle de Picciotto Student Residence is a five-minute walk from Villa Moynier. The number 15 tram stops directly outside the residence, providing quick and easy connections to the city center and Cornavin train station (5 minutes) or Uni Mail (15 minutes).

The Edgar and Danièle de Picciotto Student Residence is also walking distance from Pâquis, an international and lively neighborhood with many restaurants and grocery shops.

This residence also provides bi-weekly linen changes and cleaning, free Wi-Fi, access to the Graduate Institute’s network for easy printing and seamless access to online students resources. This modern residence with stunning balcony views also includes:

• a common room (seating, TVs, billiards table, microwave ovens)
• a fitness center
• laundry facilities

Built in 2021 and situated on a hillside, the Grand Morillon Student Residence is located near the International Labour Organization. It is only a fifteen-minute bus ride or a twenty-minute walk from the Maison de la Paix. The residence features various common spaces, including three rooftops, one of which offers magnificent views of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Jura mountains.

This residence also provides bi-weekly linen changes and cleaning, free Wi-Fi, access to the Graduate Institute’s network for easy printing and seamless access to online students resources.

Ideal if you are looking for an international campus-life, the Grand Morillon Student Residence includes:

• a grocery store
• a restaurant
• a coffee shop
• indoor sport facility 
• meeting and study rooms
• a recreation room
• a fitness center and a multifunctional hall
• community gardens, rooftops, green spaces
• laundry facilities

The Résidence Universitaire Internationale (RUI) operates three residences where many MIDS students live: Rothschild, Carlton and La Voie Creuse, each of which are located a five- to ten-minute walk away from the Maison de la Paix, Cornavin train station, and Villa Moynier, and just fifteen minutes away by tram number 15 from Uni Mail.

Across these residences, students occupy either shared apartments or studios. Each unit comes with a shared or private kitchenette and bathroom. Across the residences, students benefit from services such as regular cleaning, linen changes, and Wi-Fi.

More information on the RUI website - external link.

The primary and largest student residence managed by the University of Geneva, the Cité Universitaire de Genève is a vibrant student residence located in the Champel district of Geneva. It comprises four buildings that offer a variety of accommodations, including individual rooms, studios for two people, and family apartments.

The residence is designed to foster a supportive and communal living environment, with amenities such as two restaurants, a grocery store, and a laundry facility. Additionally, the Cité Universitaire provides various spaces for meetings, events, and recreational activities, including a sauna and sports halls.

This residence is open to students aged 18 to 35 who are enrolled at the University of Geneva or other higher education institutions. It also welcomes short-term guests during university holidays, making it a versatile and inclusive option for both local and international students.