Hello Tanya. No, I haven't contact any current students but what I found on internet is quite good. It seems that is a great program. I hope to get admitted. :). I'll let you know anything. At the moment the only thing that I an tell you for sure is that we must wait until end of march for an answer of the institute.

hey all, just to let you know that I am currently studying at the academy so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. first round of exams are just finished and semester 2 has begun! we do have some good professors, I do just have to say that the academy is just lacking in organisation! feel free to contact

kenco05, how disappointing about the organization issue! Please explain in detai, I am really intent on studying either there or at HEI. Do you take some classes at HEI, what is the relationship between the two institutions? Does the Academy give scholarships when one applies? How many people are admitted each year? What are the career prospects? Sorry for my many questions but I just really want to get a clear picture of this place.

hi petra,
well the disorganisation is mostly admistratively - things always changed last minute or it appears one does not communicate with the others some times which can get frustrating. there are around 30 people on the english course and 30 on the french course.apparently only 1 in 4 that applied got a place last year. the relationship with the HEI is that we do have some of our classes in the building from the academy and we are allowed to take one of the HEI classes from a choice they give us. With regards to career prospects the academy does have contacts but it is not as helpful as they are made out to be but we do get regular offers to apply for internships at the various organisations in Geneva. The scholarships have to be applied for on a seperate application when you apply otherwise you will not be considered! anything else don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks for the info. I think it's safe to say that you are our only insider source. In terms of internships and job prospects, how important is French. I have absolutely no French and am really concerned. I'll try to take French courses in the summer, but I obviously won't be fluent. Is French something of a prerequisite for most internships that you came across? And overall, are you happy with your decision to go to the the Academy. I know it's a personal question, but was it worth it for you, would you recommend it? For me it's a big investment, I pretty much cannot afford it at all, and it looks amazing on paper, but how is it in reality?
Thanks for helping us out with your tips.
Tanya

hey Tanya,
currently sat in a class with Guy Goodwin-Gill from Oxford, a fine example of the expert professors we have. I have not much french and it is true that it is seen as always nearly necessary for internships. For the course french is not necessary but for future careers most do require french. I enjoy the teaching and education i have recieved I am just a little disappointed with the organisation. anything else don't hesitate to ask,

Hi everyone!! kenco05 you are so kind, thak you so much!!! I have some questions ( a lot :P)
1. They said that we'll have an answer in 6 weeks, it should be next week, do they inform by email or regular mail?
2. About the scholarship, do they tell you at the same time that they notify the admission (in case of positive answer) or few weeks later?
3. My french is poor, can students be in french language courses to improve their french, I mean, is there a language center?
4. In your case, do you see a possibility to stay in Geneva after the Master Programme?
I know that is a lot of questions but right now you are the only person who coukd give us a better view. I'm really interested in this programme since is my favorite branch of International Law. Thank you for your assistance and anticipated cooperation.
Kind regards,
Grisselle.
p.s: girls, just one week more...I hope so...CROSS YOUR FINGERS :)

Hello. I would like to apply for the 2007 program. I realize I am way past the Jan 31 deadline, but strangely the website said late applications will not necessarily be rejected. Any ideas if this means one day or week late, or just late?

Thanks.

sorry, i meant the 2008-09 year. thanks.

hi griselle, I looked at the French courses. They have specific training courses for student in HEI, but unfortunately HEI said that Academy's students are not eligible. But there is another centre in the university that offers intensive french (5-7 hours per day in the summer). Here is the link: http://www.fle.unige.ch
their email is elcfete@unige.ch
however, the courses are only in the summer. during the year, a normal student at the university of geneva (and I hope we qualify, as institutions are affiliated), can take a normal french course, but it's only 2 hours per week.
as for the notification of the answer, I am also completely impatient :) The email that confirmed that they got the application itself, said that we will be notified by email. So, I hope we'll know by March 14!
Hope it helps,
Keep in touch,
Tanya

I just received an e-mail from the academy that due to the large number of applications, we will be notifed of our status by the end of March. Did anyone else receive this or is it just a ploy to put me on a waiting list of some sort? The wait is killing me, who are all these other applicants? I am getting very very anxious.

Hi, Petra, no we all received it - at least Griselle and I. At first I thought it was their personal reply to me, as I sent them an email asking if there are any delays and if we get an answer by email (as statedin the acknowledgement email) or by regular mail. But it was a generic email they sent out. THe weird thing is that most universities in Europe are closed for the second half of March for Easter, so I don't understand who exactly will be sendingout everything if the university is closed. Maybe they send out answers by regular mail byt eh end of this week and simply approximate that it will take two weeks to reach us. The wait is pure torture, but as kenco said, organization is not their strongest point.
Let us know if you receive anything else.
Tanya

Thanks Tanya, the wait is killing me too. Lets cross our fingers and wait for good news, I was beginning to get very worried. I hope with the very many applicants, we still stand a chance. All the best and lets keep in touch.

Now I have just received admission to the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in the US. This really complicates things for me because Fletcher is at par with HEI, I believe. It has outstanding reputation. I am still waiting on HEI and UCIHL but this is really really hard for me! What would anyone do?

Hello girls, everyone!!! I'm a little confused about how are we going to know about them, by email or regular mail? Congratulations Petra, yeahhhh :D

Kind regards and best luck to all of you with your aplications!!!
Grisselle.

Hi Petra,
sorry, I only appled to the Academy. I am not certain about reputations from other schools. The academy is relatively new and that is a significant factor. But ultimately it also depends on the financial assistance. Have you been offered any scholarships? In any event, congratulations!

Hi Tanya,
Yes I was given a scholarship of $18,000 but that only covers half the tution costs and frankly I do not know how or where to raise the rest. Fletcher Schhool of Law and Diplomacy has a very good reputation but ultimately as you say , it boils down to affordablity.
I have seen someone else say they have ben admitted to the academy, so .... what does this mean, why send us mail to wait and admission offers are actually out for some people?

I just received an offer from the academy, but without any details.

I'm from Norway, and I applied in November. I am a bit torn between my options as it is very difficult to find much reliable information about the Academy. The program seems great though.

Here's the e-mail i received, in case anyone is curios:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to inform you that the Academys Admission Committee has admitted you to the 2008/2009 MAS in International Humanitarian Law.



In the meantime, you must imperatively proceed before April 30, 2008 to your registration at the University of Geneva (mandatory for students of the Academy). This procedure is totally independent from your application to the Academy. To carry out this procedure please visit: http://www.unige.ch/dase/immatriculation.html


You will shortly receive the letter of acceptance and the form for the payment of the first instalment of the tuition fees.

Best regards,

Isabelle Gagnebin

hello everyone!
I just got an email from the Academy, stating that I have been admitted, but saying that tehy have to yet look at the scholarship application and will communicate their decision as to teh scholarship by teh end of April. On one side it's great news, on the other side I can't afford to go without a scholarship.
Petra and Grisselle, I hope you got positive answers too! Please let me know!
Tanya

Congratulations Tanya!

I just read on the web-pages of the ADH that one has to accept the offer and pay a first installment of CHF 2000 within April 30.

That's quite cruel, given they do not let us know about the scholarships untill the end of April.

Or might I have misunderstood things?