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University of Italian-speaking Switzerland

country rank  15
world rank  1208

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Overview

Founded in 1996, the Università della Svizzera Italiana (University of Italian-speaking Switzerland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lugano (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ticino. This institution also has a branch campus in Mendrisio and Bellinzona. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name (English) University of Italian-speaking Switzerland
Name
Name (Non Latin) Université de la Suisse italienne
Acronym USI
Founded 1996
Motto
Colours
Mascot
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University Location

Address Via G. Buffi 13
Lugano
6900 Ticino
Switzerland
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland Phone Number (58) 666 4000
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland Fax Number (58) 666 4647
Other locations Mendrisio and Bellinzona

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Università della Svizzera Italiana is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Università della Svizzera Italiana's academic range and degree level offering.



Università della Svizzera Italiana: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Università della Svizzera Italiana categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Università della Svizzera Italiana.



University of Italian-speaking Switzerland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Università della Svizzera italiana has more than 2100 international students.

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Admission Office Admission Office

Via Buffi 13
Lugano 6900
(58) 666 4000


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate. The above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Library


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1999


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Università della Svizzera Italiana's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Italian-speaking Switzerland as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Università della Svizzera Italiana's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Università della Svizzera Italiana 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Università della Svizzera Italiana's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

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