Policies and Regulations

Academic Integrity Policy
Academic and Non-Academic Appeal Policy
Faculty and Employee Conflict of Interest Policy
Deferred Payment Policy and Agreement
Ethics Code and Code of Conduct
Gender Equality Policy
Honorary Degree Procedures and Guidelines
Mission Statement
Policy Review
Policy on Transfer Credits
Privacy Policy
Refund Policy
Research Ethics Guidelines
Recognition of Prior Learning
Scholarship and Work Study Policy
Statement on Academic Freedom and Comportment
Statement Regarding Study at the EGS
Student Handbook
Staff & Faculty Employment

All EGS faculties are hired on short term mandates. These mandates are established with the faculty prior to their start of the teaching obligations period. A faculty handbook is attached to each mandate explaining faculty responsibilities.

Interested parties can consult this handbook by contacting the Administration (administration@egs.edu).

All matters related to Swiss employees are regulated within the EGS Employment Handbook.

EGS Strategic Plan 2025-2030

The EGS Strategic Plan is based on a new institutional position achieved in 2024; its “pillars” identify the areas in which the EGS will consolidate and develop its new structure and activities. Read more about our Strategic Pillars.

Policy on Study Duration
BA Waiver Procedure
The European Graduate School EGS is able to offer applicants without a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent an opportunity to study at this institution in programs leading to a Masters Degree, provided that they pass the Access Procedure.
Please find the the information for the BA Waiver procedure here:
EGS Faculty Handbook
 All EGS faculty members are hired on short-term mandates. These mandates are agreed upon with the faculty prior to the beginning of their teaching duties. Each mandate refers to the Faculty Handbook, which outlines the responsibilities and expectations of faculty members.

All matters related to Swiss employees are regulated within the EGS Employment Handbook.

EGS Guidelines plagiarism 2025
Policy on Audio, Photo and Video Recordings
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Work