Study Abroad in Switzerland
Live and learn at Pepperdine's 90-acre campus above Lake Geneva - steps from the Alps, the heart of Europe at your doorstep.
A historic, restored 18th century campus
THE CHÃTEAU
ChÃĸteau d'Hauteville sits above the Swiss Riviera with panoramic views of Lac LÊman and the Alps. With 7 classrooms, spacious residential rooms, a grand ballroom, a library, and a cellar, it's an extraordinary place to call home for a year.
Europe at your doorstep.
TRAVEL
From the ChÃĸteau, the Swiss Alps are visible from your window, and Paris and Rome are just a hours away by train. Weekends offer boundless possibilities - hop on a train to Geneva Airport and explore. Students typically visit 8â12 countries in a single semester.
What Students Say.
STUDENT VOICES
Hear from those whoâve lived it
The EFT to Kenya was a life-changing experience. Immersing myself in the culture and meeting local communities, I learned to see the world through a new lens. It's the kind of education you simply can't get from a textbook.
Having the train station right out front of the chateau made all the differenceâfive minutes and you're in the city, an hour and you're in a completely different country. I never realized how much freedom that kind of access gives you until I was living it every weekend.
I came in expecting incredible views and travel, but what surprised me most was the community. Living so closely with the same group of people forces a kind of vulnerability you don't get on a normal campus. By the end of the semester, I'd opened up in ways I never expected, and those friendships became the realest part of the whole experience.
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Applications open each fall for the following year. Check your eligibility and start your application today!