What languages are taught at Università della Svizzera italiana?

Università della Svizzera italiana lists the following languages of instruction in the Circulus catalog: Italian, English.

How many programmes does Circulus list for Università della Svizzera italiana?

Circulus currently lists 8 degree programmes for Università della Svizzera italiana. Browse the programmes section on this profile for fields and languages.

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Università della Svizzera italiana

Lugano · Southern Europe · SwitzerlandPUBLIC

#11 Switzerland rank

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1996Founded

4,749Students

66%International

65%Acceptance

#11Switzerland rank

8Programs

€1,750Living (est.)

Overview

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.

Catalog status

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Deep catalog · last checked 18 May 2026

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Key facts & signals

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1996

Founded

4,749

Students

66%

International

7:1

Student : Faculty

65%

Acceptance

URBAN

Campus

Semester

Calendar

Italian, English

Languages

€1,750

Living cost / mo

Southern Europe

Region

#11

Switzerland rank

Circulus signals

Short summaries from our catalog — always confirm on the official site.

Bilingual options. Italian · English — confirm per programme.
Broad intake. 65% acceptance. Official numbers vary by programme.

Rankings

#473

QS World

#251

THE World

Costs

Tuition

Annual fees listed in the catalog — check the official site for your situation.

EU / EEA

€4,000

per year · European citizens

International

€4,000

per year · Non-EU students

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Admissions & applying

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65%acceptance (university)

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Deadlines

Cycles:
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: June 30, 2026
Summary: Distilled from programme deadlines in the Circulus catalogue (not institutional legal text).
CirculusSource: program_aggregate

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Study

Programs

8 programmes listed.

BachelorApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)€4,000/yr
Bachelor in Communication Sciences
Communication Sciences · Italian · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Interdisciplinary approachPractical projects
Programme site
BachelorApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)€4,000/yr
Bachelor in Informatics
Informatics · English · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with a focus on mathematics.
Hands-on experienceStrong industry connections
Programme site
BachelorApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)€4,000/yr
Bachelor in Architecture
Architecture · Italian · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with a focus on arts or sciences.
Design studiosField trips
Programme site
MasterApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)€4,000/yr
Master in Management and Informatics
Management · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Interdisciplinary curriculumIndustry partnerships
Programme site
MasterApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)€4,000/yr
Master in Financial Technology and Computing
Finance · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
Hands-on projectsNetworking opportunities
Programme site
PhDApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences · English · 60 mo · FULL TIME
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
Research opportunitiesCollaboration with institutes
Programme site
PhDApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)
PhD in Communication Sciences
Communication Sciences · English · 60 mo · FULL TIME
Requirements
- Master's degree in communication or a related field.
Interdisciplinary researchNetworking
Programme site
PhDApply by June 30, 202665% accept (uni)
PhD in Informatics
Informatics · English · 60 mo · FULL TIME
Requirements
- Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
Cutting-edge researchCollaboration with tech companies
Programme site

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