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Master in International Tourism

2 years, 120 ECTS

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Join now our Master in International Tourism

Today's tourism organisations require professionals with cross-cutting management and communication competences. Join us at Università della Svizzera italiana (Lugano, Switzerland) and discover our Master's Degree in International Tourism.

This Master's degree allows you to shape your programme studies by choosing a minor in eTourism or Sustainability to gain deeper knowledge in the area that interests you the most. Lectures are integrated with active teaching methods, consisting of discussions of case studies, role-playing, business games, individual and group projects, interaction with tourism professionals and study tours.

The Master in International Tourism prepares students to start a career and perform roles in the tourism field in areas such as:

  • Destination Management & Marketing Organisations (DMOs)
  • (Online) Tour Operators
  • Governments
  • MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events)
  • Cultural Organisations
  • Tourism Consultancy & Research
  • NGOs
  • Tourism Industry Associations
  • Corporate Travel Management
  • Transportation & Accommodation Companies

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about this master’s programme.

Double Degree with UNISG

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for our Master in International Tourism students. Starting from the Academic Year 2024-2025, USI has established a prestigious double degree agreement with the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Pollenzo, Italy!

Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your academic journey and global career prospects with a double degree! All the details are available here.

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Studying at USI

The qualities of USI are: small and flexible but with great international exposure; exposure to the latest cutting edge research and trends; world-renowned professors and quality content; multi-cultural environment; hands-on and real industry-applied projects; informal environment and easily approachable faculty.

Asta Adukaite, Senior UX Researcher, EF Education First, Zurich. Master in International Tourism, 2011

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Why USI?

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.

Università della Svizzera italiana (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.

USI in figures

4'190 Enrolled students
1/7 Teacher / student ratio
97% Employment rate
6° In THE World's Best Small Universities ranking

USI's campus in Lugano

The USI campus in Lugano is a modern and dynamic environment dedicated to higher education and research. Situated in the eastern part of Lugano, 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.

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Where to find us

The lessons of the Master in International Tourism take place in presence in the West Campus of the Università della Svizzera italiana. The exact address is via Buffi 13, Lugano (Switzerland).

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

You can reach the university from Lugano train station in 8 minutes by taking bus number 6 in the direction of Cornaredo and getting off at the "Università" stop (you can find the bus schedule here).

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