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University of Italian-speaking Switzerland

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world rank  1260

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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. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Swiss higher education organization a non-selective institution. 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 Ratenon-selective

University Profile

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

Address Via G. Buffi 13
Lugano
6900 Ticino
Switzerland
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland Phone Number +41 (58) 666 4000
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland Fax Number +41 (58) 666 4647
Other locations Mendrisio and Bellinzona

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


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

Has University of Italian-speaking Switzerland a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


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

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland is a public higher education institution.


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

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland 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 type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's main facilities:


University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's main services:


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

Not reported

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

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

Not reported


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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

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

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


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

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1999


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Italian-speaking Switzerland'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 academic divisions and a simplified 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Italian-speaking Switzerland '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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Facebook Facebook

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Facebook page University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's YouTube channel University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's Instagram page University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Italian-speaking Switzerland's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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