--- title: "Study in Ticino: Bachelor's and Master's Programmes | Università della Svizzera italiana" description: Discover Università della Svizzera italiana, a prestigious university in Ticino with a 1:7 professor-student ratio, offering diverse Bachelor's and Master's programmes for a successful career. image: https://join.usi.ch/hubfs/20241202_Play%20your%20future/Cuts/PYF_Aureliane_2880x1620.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#main-content) Close [![USI\_Logo](https://join.usi.ch/hubfs/Loghi/USI_Logo.svg)](http://www.usi.ch) # Study in Ticino: your Future starts here ## Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is your launching pad for an excellent career. [Download student's guide](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#form) ![PYF\_Aureliane\_536x357](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/20241202_Play%20your%20future/Cuts/PYF_Aureliane_536x357.jpg?width=300&name=PYF_Aureliane_536x357.jpg) - [About USI](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#section-introduzione) - [Career stories](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#student-testimonial) - [Bachelor's and Master's](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#section-accordion) - [USI in figures](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#section-stats-counter) - [Our campus](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#campus) - [Download student's guide](https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino#form) ### Discover USI, small university with a lecturer-students ratio of 1:7 Did you know that Ticino is an **ideal destination for university studies**? It is home to the **Università della Svizzera italiana** (**USI**), a small yet prestigious university offering top-quality Bachelor's and Master's degrees across a wide range of disciplines. With a **1:7 professor-student ratio**, USI provides an environment where students enjoy **direct and meaningful interaction with faculty**. Here, you're not just a number — you're encouraged to grow, explore, and shape your academic journey with curiosity and ambition. USI offers **9 Bachelor's programmes** (3 in English) and **28 Master's programmes** (23 in English, 5 in Italian) in diverse fields such as Architecture, Humanities, Finance, Tourism, Political Economy, Management and Marketing, Health Studies, Media and Communication, Informatics, and Computational Science. Ranked 9th globally in the **THE World's Best Small Universities 2024**, USI stands out for its **compact size**, international atmosphere, and dynamic, informal culture — a true gateway to global opportunities.  What’s more, USI boasts one of the **highest graduate employment rates** in Switzerland, with an impressive **93% of students employed within one year** of graduation. ### Career stories Shortly after graduating form USI in November 2015 and after a half-year intermezzo at a communications agency in Bern, I got a job in media relations at the Zurich office of Genevan private bank Pictet. Two years later I was promoted to corporate communications officer and two years ago, I became Media Communications Manager. The USI structure educates you to be independent and prepares you well for the professional world. It’s a young university with a modern study offering adapted to the trends shaping today’s world.  **Isabelle Düblin-Ventolini**, Media Communications Manager, Banque Pictet & Cie, Zurich. Master in Corporate Communication, 2015 ![MCC\_Isabelle Düblin-Ventolini\_sq](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/MCC_Isabelle%20D%C3%BCblin-Ventolini_sq.jpg?width=300&name=MCC_Isabelle%20D%C3%BCblin-Ventolini_sq.jpg) --- My career after USI started with a couple of internships during the inter-semester breaks that allowed me to gain some valuable knowledge and information. After my graduation, I applied for various positions and finally got hired at Google. I started with a Data Analyst position and eventually switched to my current Program Manager role. **Manuele Raggi**, Sr. Program Manager, Google, Zurich. Master in Management, 2012 ![MMG\_Manuele Raggi\_sq](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/MMG_Manuele%20Raggi_sq.jpg?width=300&name=MMG_Manuele%20Raggi_sq.jpg) ### Discover USI's programmes Bachelor's programmes USI Bachelors's degrees are 3-year (6 semesters) full-time study programs that comply with the principles set out by the Bologna Declaration. The first year of the curricula consists of foundation courses, providing students with solid bases that are then applied through exercises, seminars, ateliers and workshops. During the second and third years, students are given the possibility to choose a more specific field of study, which is defined through several elective courses. The USI Bachelor's diploma enables students to continue at the [graduate level (Master's degree)](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/7757). Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers 9 Bachelor's programmes: - [Architecture](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/5726) - [Italian Language, Literature and Culture](https://www.usi.ch/it/originalnode/334) - [Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/335) - [Economics](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/336)in English or Italian - [Informatics](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/337) in English - [Data Science](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/34157) in English - [Medicine](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/7838) in German, organised at the University of Basel and Bern, partner institutions of the USI Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. - [Theology](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/31018) - [Philosophy](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/31034) Master's programmes The Master of Science or Master of Arts degrees are full-time graduate-level specialisation programmes (3 or 4 semesters) awarded 90-120 ECTS points. USI's Master's degrees are offered in the following subject areas: Humanities [Master in Architecture](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/338) [Master in History and Theory of Art and Architecture](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/16123) [Master in Lingua, letteratura e civiltà italiana](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/339) [Master in Philosophy](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/7710) [Master of Theology](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/31036)  [Master in Scienza, filosofia e teologia delle religioni](https://www.usi.ch/it/originalnode/31038)  [Master in Interreligious Dialogue: Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/33423)  [Master in Diritto canonico ed ecclesiastico comparato](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/31037)  Finance [Master in Finance](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/340) [Master in European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/342) [Master in Financial Technology and Computing](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/358) Tourism [Master in International Tourism](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/343) Political economy [Master in Economia e politiche internazionali](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/344) [Master in Economics](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/12174) [Master in Public Management and Policy (PMP)](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/346) Management and marketing [Master in Management](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/347) [Master in Management and Informatics](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/357) [Master in Marketing and Transformative Economy](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/348) [Master in Corporate Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/349) [Master in Digital Fashion Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/8996) [Master in Public Management and Policy (PMP)](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/346) Health [Master in Communication, Management and Health](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/350) [Master in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/351) [Master of Medicine](https://www.biomed.usi.ch/en/study/study-medicine/master-of-medicine) Media and Communication [Master in Media Management](https://www.usi.ch/it/originalnode/352) [Master in Communication, Management and Health](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/350) [Master in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/351) [Master in Corporate Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/349) [Master in Digital Fashion Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/8996) [Master in European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/342)  Informatics [Master in Informatics](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/353) [Master in Artificial Intelligence](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/354) [Master in Computational Science](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/355) [Master in Software and Data Engineering](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/8014) [Master in Management and Informatics](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/357) [Master in Financial Technology and Computing](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/358) Computational science [Master in Computational Science](https://www.usi.ch/en/originalnode/355) International rankings Listed below are the latest ranking results of Università della Svizzera italiana. In the national and international comparison, USI proves that it is worthy of the trust of those who choose to study in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland and of those who elect USI as a research partner. USI in the Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS), which are amongst the world's most popular and well-known global rankings - latest available data:  - **QS World University Rankings 2026 473th worldwide** (out of 1501 universities considered) - **THE World University Rankings 2025 Range 301-350** (out of 2092 universities considered) - **THE Young University Rankings 2024 44th worldwide** among ‘young’ universities (less than 50 years old) - **THE World's Best Small Universities 2024 9th worldwide** among small universities (less than 5'000 students) ### USI in figures 4'536 Enrolled students 1/7 Teacher / student ratio 93% Employment rate 9° In THE World's Best Small Universities ranking 2024 ### USI's campuses in Lugano and Mendrisio. 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. The campus in **Mendrisio** is in a setting close to yet outside the metropolitan areas facilitates student life, while the young people have easy access to the nearby cities. The various buildings on the Mendrisio campus are laid out around the park, Villa Argentina, Palazzo Canavée and Palazzo Turconi and the Library. ![Campus\_Lugano (7)](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/img/Campus_Lugano%20(7).jpg?width=300&name=Campus_Lugano%20(7).jpg) ![Campus\_Lugano (6)](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/img/Campus_Lugano%20(6).jpg?width=300&name=Campus_Lugano%20(6).jpg) ![Mendrisio (4)](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/Mendrisio%20(4).jpg?width=300&name=Mendrisio%20(4).jpg) ![Mendrisio (3)](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25623246/hubfs/Mendrisio%20(3).jpg?width=300&name=Mendrisio%20(3).jpg) ### Download student's guide Fill out the form to donwload the student's guide and if you want to stay informed about USI, about the open days, and about other events on our campuses. **Università della Svizzera italiana** Via Buffi 13 6900 Lugano, Svizzera tel +41 58 666 47 95 e-mail [orientamento@usi.ch](mailto:orientamento@usi.ch) [![swissuniversities](https://25623246.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25623246/Imported%20sitepage%20images/swissuniversities.svg)](http://www.usi.ch) --- - [© Università della Svizzera italiana](https://www.usi.ch/) - [Impressum](https://join.usi.ch/impressum) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "", "addressLocality" : "6900 Lugano", "addressRegion" : "Switzerland", "postalCode" : "", "streetAddress" : "Via Buffi 13" }, "knowsLanguage" : "en", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25623246/USI_Logo.svg" }, "name" : "Università della Svizzera italiana", "url" : "https://join.usi.ch/en/study-in-ticino" } ```