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Studying in SwitzerlandUniversità della Svizzera italiana
Lugano · Southern Europe · SwitzerlandPUBLIC
#11 Switzerland rank
1996Founded
4,749Students
66%International
65%Acceptance
#11Switzerland rank
8Programs
€1,750Living (est.)
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Università della Svizzera italiana at a glance
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a public research university located in Lugano, Switzerland, established in 1996. It ranks 9th among the world's best small universities and offers programs primarily in Italian and English. With a strong international presence, USI is ideal for students seeking a dynamic and interdisciplinary education in a multicultural environment.
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