Ideally located in the heart of Europe, Geneva is within easy reach of the European Union’s 450 million consumers. Geneva is less than two hours away from all major European cities. It is at the center of Europe’s highway and rail network: high-speed trains will take you rapidly to the heart of Paris or Milano, while intercity trains provide efficient connections to Germany and Spain.

Renowned for its low crime rate and its social stability, Geneva offers particularly attractive security conditions.

Geneva invests substantial amounts in the education of its youth, who is among the most highly educated in the world.

There are 45 private schools in the canton of Geneva – as well as the most important number of international schools admission opportunities per inhabitant in Europe – hence a wide variety of opportunities in terms of pedagogy, languages and diplomas. Similarly, the public schooling system, in addition to providing high quality education, also offers full immersion in French and local culture.

Geneva boasts of world-class universities and research institutes.

Quality of life in the Lake Geneva region is most exceptional. Geneva is remarkable, first of all, for its natural beauty. Set on the vast expanse of Lake Léman, surrounded by mountains, Geneva enjoys breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc peak and the Alps. Geneva is a small lively and easy-going cosmopolitan town. Among all the European cities, it has one of the shortest commuting times to the airport (only 4 km from airport to downtown).  Surrounded by small picturesque villages, Geneva is composed of a large rural area, thereby enabling residents to enjoy a quiet community and village-style of life while still working in the city centre. Geneva’s mosaic of nationalities generates a fantastic range of cultural activities. Furthermore, with over 1,200 restaurants offering gourmet cuisine from all over the world, Geneva will provide satisfaction for all palates. Last but not least, Geneva is a paradise for sports. Sailing, water-skiing or sculling on the lake, team sports – baseball, rugby, American football, soccer -, skiing, snowboarding, hiking or rock-climbing in the nearby Jura or Alps, you will easily find a club or a group in the region to join with whom you may share your passions.

Geneva is an international city with multicultural traditions, Geneva is home to over 140 multinational companies, 36 international organizations (IOs), over 300 non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and 200 diplomatic missions, thereby making Geneva a cosmopolitan city, with a foreign population of 40%.