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Bachelor Info Day

Half a day to get to know the Academy of Architecture. Join us on campus.

 
 
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Let's meet on 18 April 2025 in Mendrisio.

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We are happy to invite you to the Bachelor Info Day of the Academy of Architecture of Mendrisio.

It is a unique opportunity to discover our academy, meet teachers and students, visit our laboratories and learn about our training offer. You will have the opportunity to participate in the presentation of the curriculum, as well as to explore our academic spaces and modern equipment.

The Bachelor Info Day allows you to get to know the Bachelor programme of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and to meet some of the current students to have a direct testimony of the study experience. The next appointment is on 18 April 2025 on the Mendrisio campus.

The event is in presence only and no video recordings will be made available. It will not be possible to attend remotely. Participants attending the event will receive their certificate of attendance via email at the end of the event.

Event programme

The Bachelor Info Day will take place on 18 April 2025 in the morning. We are waiting for you starting from 9:45 for the check-in.

Time Programme Place
From 09:45 Check-in Palazzo Canavèe entrance hall. Academy of Architecture, entrance from Via Buffi
9:45-10:00 Division into groups (Italian/English)  
10:00-10:15 Welcome from the Director of the Academy of Architecture, Walter Angonese  
10:15-11:15 Presentation of the Bachelor in Architecture  
11:15-11:30 Q&A session  
11:30-12:30 Campus Tour followed by a complimentary apertif  

Studying at the Academy

Francesco Rosati’s journey, now an architect in New York at OMA, began at the Accademia di Mendrisio and was enriched by international experiences with Junya Ishigami and Studio Mumbai. For him, USI represented a unique place to cultivate ideas, critical thinking, and passion—qualities that now guide his global career.  

Francesco Rosati, Architect, OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), New York. Graduated from the Academy of Architecture in 2019

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The Academy of Architecture in numbers

2'915 Graduates since 2002
1/7 Teacher/student ratio
97% Employment rate
450 Hours per year dedicated to design.

The Mendrisio campus

The location of the Academy, situated close to yet outside metropolitan areas, supports a student-focused lifestyle while still allowing easy access to nearby cities. The various buildings that make up the Mendrisio campus are arranged around the park: Villa Argentina (home to the management, administration, student office, and research institutes), Palazzo Canavée, and Palazzo Turconi (teaching facilities), along with the Library and the Teatro dell’Architettura Mendrisio (TAM), which hosts exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events.
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Key points

The guarantee of Swiss universities
The Academy of Architecture of USI benefits from international exchanges, renowned research, and student involvement, combining Swiss quality with an agile structure.
A place of cultural openness
Mendrisio, a crossroads between Como and Lugano, with historical architectural roots, now hosts an international Academy, promoting diverse cultural and educational exchange.
Internationally renowned professors in a family-like environment
The international faculty ensures quality and renown. The Academy, with careful attention to its size, provides a 'family-like' and engaging learning environment.

Where to find us

The event will take place at the Academy of Architecture which is based in Mendrisio. 

We will be waiting for you in the entrance hall of Palazzo Canavèe. The exact address is via Buffi 5, Mendrisio (Switzerland).

Parking is very limited in the area, so we recommend using public transportation.

The Academy can be reached by foot in 7 minutes from Mendrisio FFS Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus Line 502 from the Mendrisio FFS station and get off at the stop "Ospedale". The timetable of the bus is available here. 

Register now

REGISTRATION CLOSED. To stay updated on the upcoming open days, please fill in this form.

Fill in this form to register to the Bachelor Info Day and to receive more information about USI's Bachelor's degrees. Please fill out this form with the details of the prospective student. Accompanying guests do not need to complete any additional registration.