Università della Svizzera Italiana Ranking & Review 2023

Name	Università della Svizzera Italiana
Name (Non Latin)	Université de la Suisse italienne
Name (English)	University of Italian-speaking Switzerland
Acronym	USI
Founded	1996

Address	Via G. Buffi 13 Lugano 6900 Ticino Switzerland
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+41 (58) 666 4000
	+41 (58) 666 4647
Other locations	Mendrisio and Bellinzona

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of study areas 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.

Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Università della Svizzera Italiana's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas 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: Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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

Programs and Courses

Programs and courses

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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 Università della Svizzera Italiana'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 Università della Svizzera Italiana.

Università della Svizzera Italiana: 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 Università della Svizzera Italiana'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

uniRank publishes below some basic Università della Svizzera Italiana's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Università della Svizzera Italiana a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.

Admission Rate

Università della Svizzera Italiana's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

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

Universit� della Svizzera italiana has more than 2100 international students.

Admission Office

Via Buffi 13
Lugano 6900
(58) 666 4000

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Università della Svizzera Italiana'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

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.

Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Università della Svizzera Italiana.

Student Enrollment

Università della Svizzera Italiana has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

Università della Svizzera Italiana is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

Università della Svizzera Italiana is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

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

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Università della Svizzera Italiana does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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

University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Università della Svizzera Italiana's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

Not reported

Sport Facilities/Activities

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

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Università della Svizzera Italiana's main services:

Financial Aid

Not reported

Study Abroad

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

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

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

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.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Università della Svizzera Italiana'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.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Università della Svizzera Italiana is legally recognized and/or 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 Universit� 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 Università della Svizzera Italiana as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/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 Universit� 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

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following... learn more

Colleges
Faculties
Schools
Institutes
Academies
Departments
Divisions
Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. 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.

Academic Structure

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

Free Online Courses

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

Wikipedia Article

Università della Svizzera Italiana's Wikipedia article

Video Presentation

N.A.; please submit an official Università della Svizzera Italiana general video presentation.

University Website

Screenshot

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Università della Svizzera Italiana

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University Identity

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University Location

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Programs and courses

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admissions

Introduction

Admission Information

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Size and Profile

Introduction

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Religious Affiliation

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic Structure

Social Media

Introduction

Social Media

Facebook

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YouTube

Instagram

LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article

Video Presentation

University Website

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