Is anyone going to Switzerland from India for the Fall intake?
I’ve been trying to book visa slots on VFS Global in my city for the past 3 days, but it keeps showing “not available.” Can anyone guide me on this? Do I need to visit the Delhi Embassy directly to submit documents, or is everything handled through VFS?
Hey everyone,
I’m a non-EU student from India and I recently got admitted to the University of Geneva for a Master’s in Responsible Management. The programme is mainly focused on sustainable finance, sustainability, and operations/management.
Initially, the course title itself felt a little unusual to me, and after going through the curriculum more deeply, it seems quite generalised rather than highly specialised. That’s making me a bit hesitant about whether I’m making the right choice.
I do have a genuine interest in sustainable finance and ESG-related fields, but I only have around 9 months of work experience and it’s not directly related to sustainability or finance.
So I wanted honest opinions from people already working/studying in Europe:
- Is sustainable finance actually growing enough in Europe for non-EU graduates?
- Does a broader degree like this hurt job prospects compared to a specialised finance degree?
- How difficult is it for non-EU students to break into ESG/sustainable finance roles in Switzerland or Europe overall?
- Would experience matter more than the degree name in this field?
I’d really appreciate realistic opinions, especially from people already in sustainability, ESG, or finance roles in Europe.