Elevate Your Tech Career
Master in Software and Data Engineering
2 years, 120 ECTS
Study Software and Data Engineering at USI
Software plays a pivotal role in almost all aspects of our life, including transportation, communication, economy, and healthcare.
We put trust in software to accomplish complex and vital tasks for us, such as managing our finances, sharing our family and friends’ memories, diagnosing diseases, flying airplanes or driving cars. The complexity of these tasks, while becoming transparent to us, does not go away: It is distilled into the software our civilization depends on.
Indeed, we are already in the era of ultra-large-scale software systems, composed by millions of code components interacting among them. In such a scenario, software cannot be understood without its data and data becomes valuable only thanks to the software analyzing it. In other words, software engineering aims at managing the complexity of software, keeping it under control. Data engineering focuses instead on how to collect, store, and process huge amounts of data, that can be analyzed to gather insights and support decision making activities.
The Master in Software and Data Engineering at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in both software engineering and data engineering fields. The program aims to equip students with a solid understanding of software development principles, methodologies, and tools, as well as techniques for managing and analyzing large datasets.
USI, located in Lugano, Switzerland, is known for its quality education and research in various fields. The Master in Software and Data Engineering at USI likely benefits from the university's strong academic reputation and possibly its connections to local industries and tech companies, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and career placement.
I relished the diverse curriculum and hands-on learning in this master's program, covering topics from dataset analysis to software development. Equipped with essential skills, I seamlessly transitioned into an internship in my final semester. The unique combination of software and data engineering in our program meets high market demand, setting it apart. The inclusive atmosphere, with a diverse cohort of international students, made me feel at home and supported throughout my studies.
Redona Kembora, Requirements Engineer, Credit Suisse, Lugano. Master in Software & Data Engineering, 2019.
Why l'Università della Svizzera italiana (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.
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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.
Where to find us
The event will take place on 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).