Dr. Marie Leyder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marie Leyder is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in the Institute of Ethics, History, and Humanities. She specializes in Gender Studies and the History of Medicine. Her research focuses on the intersection of humanitarian aid, women's history, and social-cultural history, particularly during wartime. Marie's doctoral thesis examined the roles of wartime godmothers and nurses during World War I, highlighting their emotional and practical support for soldiers. She has contributed to projects that explore feminist perspectives on humanitarian relief and has co-organized public initiatives, including exhibitions and film festivals aimed at raising awareness of gender in humanitarian contexts. Leyder has published several articles in academic journals, emphasizing her contributions to the fields of history and gender studies. Additionally, she has taught courses related to humanitarian medicine and global health at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva.

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Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.