History
- Established in 1971, IFM Business School is an accredited, international, and top-ranked private institution. IFM has high academic standards, excellent business expertise and celebrates over 50 years of reputable Swiss-quality education.
Education
- The in-class experience is enhanced by an exposure to real-world business operations with industry opportunities and tailored career advice.
- IFM’s excellence in business education is recognised by 3 major accreditation bodies, top international rankings, awards, along with affiliations to prestigious associations around the world.
Research
- In line with the philosophy and mission of IFM Business School, faculty publications are based on professional practice and/or research. They bring novelty and added value in the classroom, allowing students to develop unique skills to meet today's challenges.
- IFM encourages its professors to conduct research and actively participate in conferences, to publish in journals whether online or on the IFM platform, and write books, to maintain academic excellence and transmit their experience to students.
IFM Business School Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to IFM Business School. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
Postdoctoral Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1920 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
PHD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Student services
- All international students must announce their arrival to the Office Cantonal de la Population et des Migrations within 14 days & ask for a residence permit. (IFM students get a B permit)
Housing services
- IFM campus is located in the city center and the city has an excellent public transportation system.
- IFM does not offer on-campus housing.
- Our staff can provide basic assistance with housing.
- We also offer an external relocation service for this purpose (fees apply).
- Students should start their research as soon as they apply for a visa or right after receiving an acceptance letter from IFM
- A range of student accommodation, from student residences to apartments, is available below.
Library services
- Our e-libraries and digital platform offer 1,000,000 e-books to deepen the many subjects studied in class.
ICT services
- A fiber optic connection and WIFI are available in all areas. Our connected work and meeting spaces encourage exchanges and are ideal for group work.
Campus life
- IFM’s campus is located in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. IFM’s distinctive approach to studies imparts new perspectives, contemporary management knowledge, key skills, practical tools, and the confidence to succeed.
- IFM Business School is located in a modern and quiet building, in the university and trendy district, the heart of the international city of Geneva.
- The district where IFM is located is famous for its cultural aspect, its concentration of art galleries and museums.
- Our campus is renovated and offers a high-end environment, design and a new kind of educational experience.
Sports facilities
- During their studies, students benefit from the unique location of IFM in the centre of Geneva.
- IFM is close to several parks, 2 sports centres, a swimming pool and an ice rink.
- A few minutes on foot are enough to reach the edge of the lake, the Jet d'eau, the financial district and the shopping streets. It is ideal for visiting companies and factories.
Accreditation
- ACBSP Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- CHEA Council for Higher Education Accreditation
- IACBE International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
- WHED World Higher Education Database
- EDUQUA