Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Geneva Program.
Application Process
- Create a Duke OneLink Account if you don't already have one.
- Select "Spring 2026-Fall 2026 Application Cycle" and then "Duke Global Policy Program in Geneva."
The application requires the following items:
- Current résumé or CV (PDF preferred)
- A short essay describing your motivations to enroll and what you hope to gain from the program (250-500 words)
- Unofficial transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Notes:
- Recommendation letters are not required.
- English test scores are not required.
- The admissions process is highly competitive. We consider professional background, leadership skills, and commitment to a career in global policy.
- Priority given to students who have a combination of relevant work, academic, and volunteer experience.
- An excellent command of the English language is essential. The program is conducted entirely in English.
Deadlines
Priority Decison 1
November 3, 2025
Priority Decison 2
January 5, 2026
Final Decision
March 16, 2026
Applications will be accepted on a space-available basis. The final deadline is for those who cannot commit early or who are on the waitlist.
Questions?
Alumni Perspective
This program was especially meaningful to me because it offered the chance to hear from speakers with truly critical perspectives and a deep commitment to transforming global health in humble and honest ways. I also really valued seeing how interdisciplinary the field is—how it brings together science, politics, diplomacy, law—and how important it is for us as future global health professionals to stay critical, open, and willing to learn. Most of all, it was meaningful to connect with others who are equally passionate and committed to reimagining global health. - Bárbara Battistotti, University of Geneva, Master’s in Global Health '26