Università della Svizzera italiana
Lugano, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1996
Overview
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.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Italian Language, Literature and Culture
- Theology
- Philosophy
- Communication
- Economics
- Informatics
- Data Science
- Medicine
- Finance
- Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Engineering
- Tourism
Accreditation: Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $4,520 / year
Domestic students
CHF 2,000 – CHF 5,000 / semester
From A.Y. 2027/28: CHF 5,000 per semester (standard); CHF 2,000 per semester for Swiss nationals and foreign students domiciled in Switzerland/Liechtenstein at time of qualifying diploma, and other specified categories. Students enrolled before 2027/28 remain on their original fee schedule for their current cycle.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Architettura (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in Comunicazione (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor in Scienze economiche (opens in a new tab)Italian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Economia e politiche internazionali (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts in International Tourism (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 6, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.