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Università della Svizzera italiana

Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

Tuition

Varies by program

About Università della Svizzera italiana

public · University

Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a public university founded in 1996, with main campuses in Lugano and Mendrisio. It offers a range of Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs, adhering to the Bologna Declaration standards, and focuses on research and innovation across diverse fields including architecture, communication, economics, informatics, and medicine.

Architecture

Italian Language, Literature and Culture

Theology

Philosophy

Communication

Economics

Informatics

Data Science

Medicine

Finance

Management

Artificial Intelligence

Software Engineering

Tourism

Institution profile

Short name: USI
Founded: 1996
Ownership: public
Institution type: University
Research university: Yes
Visa support: Available

Official Recognition

Government recognized: Yes
Regulator: Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Provider ID: Università della Svizzera italiana
Registration status: registered
CRICOS: Not specified
Last verified: 2026-10-04

Official registry

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Scholarships available

Funding opportunities exist for international students

English requirements defined

For English-medium Master programmes: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, Cambridge English First grade B, or TOEIC (L&R 860, Speaking 170, Writing 170). Certificate must not be older than 3 years. Applicants whose Bachelor was taught entirely in English must provide official proof of language of instruction.

Verified English-taught programs

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Admissions

Language req.: For English-medium Master programmes: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, Cambridge English First grade B, or TOEIC (L&R 860, Speaking 170, Writing 170). Certificate must not be older than 3 years. Applicants whose Bachelor was taught entirely in English must provide official proof of language of instruction.
Application deadlines: Vary by program and intake

Academics

Language: Italian
Degrees: Bachelor, Master

Cost & support

Tuition: Varies by program
Scholarships: Available

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Tuition & living costs

Tuition: Varies by program

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About

Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a public research university founded in 1996, located in Lugano, Switzerland, with additional campuses in Mendrisio and Bellinzona. It offers programmes in Italian, English and German across six faculties.