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Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a young and agile university that offers its students a quality education and an enhancing study experience. International faculty teach students with an interdisciplinary, engaging and interactive approach, leaving room for practical application. The quality of the study curricula is complemented by USI small size, its cosmopolitan environment and its informal and dynamic culture. These elements make USI a hub of opportunity open to the world, where students can engage in direct dialogue with their professors and define their educational path, discover unexpected horizons, and embrace international careers.
USI is a recognised or accredited Swiss university. Academic qualifications obtained at USI Faculties are therefore also recognised abroad, on the basis of international conventions.
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USI's Master's Degrees
- Academy of Architecture
- Biomedical Sciences
- Communication, Culture and Society
- Economics
- Informatics
- Theology
Master in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication
Master of Science in Health, Major in Digital Public Health
Master in Media Management
Master in Corporate Communication
Master in Digital Fashion Communication
Master in European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication
Master in International Tourism
Master in Marketing and Transformative Economy
Master in Lingua, letteratura e civiltà italiana
Master of Science in Health, Major in Health Communication
Studying at USI
I am Thomas, a Swiss-Italian student at USI. Let me show you around! USI has a great atmosphere. I’m from Varese and quickly made friends here. I love how approachable the professors are, bringing international experience to our studies. I’m doing a Master’s in Finance because of its global recognition and English instruction. My goal is to work for an international bank and travel. Studying at USI means balancing work, academics, and free time!

USI in figures
USI's campuses in Lugano and Mendrisio (Switzerland)
The USI campus in Lugano is a modern and dynamic environment dedicated to higher education and research. It offers innovative and functional architecture, modern classrooms, equipped laboratories, libraries, and green spaces. It is an ideal place for study and research, fostering collaboration and student well-being. The Academy of Architecture is located in the centre of the small town of Mendrisio, most of them laid out around a very fine urban park.
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Where to find us
The lessons of most of USI's Master's take place in presence in the West Campus of the Università della Svizzera italiana. The exact address is via Buffi 13, Lugano (Switzerland).
The classe of the Master in Architecture and of the Master in History and Theory of Art and Architecture take place in the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio (Switzerland).