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The University of Geneva (official name in French Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin, as a theological seminary and law school.〔 It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the second-largest university in Switzerland by number of students. In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding. At least 40% of the students come from foreign countries. The University is located in the heart of Geneva. This city is a hub for many sectors with whom the University cultivates intensive exchanges. Indeed, many international organizations (including the UN), finance and banking services, headquarters of luxury goods companies, and headquarters of many Non Governmental Organizations are located in and around the city. UNIGE has academic research and development programs in various fields that are represented through various faculties such as: * Faculty of Sciences * Faculty of Medicine * Faculty of Humanities * Faculty Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) * Faculty Geneva School of Social Sciences (G3S) * Faculty of Law (Geneva Law School) * Faculty of Protestant Theology * Faculty of Psychology and Education * Faculty of Translation and Interpretation The university holds and actively pursues teaching, research, and community service as its primary objectives. In 2015, it was ranked 58th worldwide by the Shanghai ranking. In 2011, it was ranked 73rd worldwide by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, and 69th in the QS World University Rankings.〔(QS World University Rankings - 2011 ). Top Universities (2012-12-19). Retrieved on 2013-09-05.〕 UNIGE is a member of the League of European Research Universities (including academic institutions such as Amsterdam, Cambridge, Heidelberg, Helsinki and Milan) the Coimbra Group and the European University Association. ==History == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「University of Geneva」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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