Given that CERN is situated on the French-Swiss border, you must decide in which country you are going to live.

Geneva is a predominantly urban district, where public transport is highly developed.

Ne...

Membership of the CERN health insurance scheme (CHIS) is compulsory*. CHIS provides for reimbursement of a major portion of reasonable and customary expenses resulting from medical treatment within...

Should no cover for disability be provided by your home institute, you are under the strict obligation to obtain it yourself. The Social Affairs Service at CERN will be able to help you find an...

• CERN has a broad range of clubs offering sports, leisure and cultural activities. 

• Geneva Tourism website

• Cinemas in Geneva

Of course! Technical and administrative students are assigned to a student already at CERN. CERN is not only about working and learning but also sharing, being in an intercultural environment and...

Students will get 2.5 days per month. In addition, CERN is closed during the Christmas period for 2 weeks without deduction of annual leave.

Please note that any leave you have remaining from another...