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# The future needs Data Scientists
## Bachelor in Data Science
## 3 years, 180 ECTS
[Stay in touch](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#form)
- [The Bachelor](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#section-introduzione)
- [Testimonial](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#student-testimonial)
- [Why USI](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#perche-usi)
- [USI in figures](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#section-stats-counter)
- [Our campus](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#campus)
- [Where to find us](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#section-dove)
- [Stay in touch](https://join.usi.ch/en/bachelor-data-science#form)
### Discover our innovative programme in Data Science
We often hear the phrase **"data is the new oil"**, meaning that it is a precious resource that needs to be refined and processed to be turned into something valuable. This is why data science plays a crucial role in today's world by enabling organizations to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions based on vast amounts of data. With its interdisciplinary approach combining **statistics**, **mathematics**, **programming**, and **domain knowledge**, data science empowers scientists and organizations to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations that might otherwise remain hidden.
The **bachelor's degree in data science** offered by **Università della Svizzera italiana** (**USI**) holds significant importance due to its comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the increasingly data-driven world.
The bachelor is taught entirely in **English** and it is provided jointly by the **faculty of Informatics** and **Economics**. In the first semesters students gain solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming, while at the same time learning about data manipulation, machine learning and data modeling techniques. Then, based on their preferences, from the fourth semester on students are given the possibility to choose between two streams: one in **Informatics**, focusing on methodological aspects, and another on in **Finance & Economics**, focusing more on applied aspects.
Overall, this **B.Sc. degree in data science** prepares individuals for diverse career opportunities in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to marketing and technology, where data-driven decision-making has become integral to success. Data science graduates have a **plethora of career opportunities** in the role of data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data consultant, business analysts, with very competitive starting salaries. The USI's bachelor's degree also connects to a **variety of quantitative master opportunities**, both inside Switzerland and abroad.
### 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.
### L'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 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 we are
The Faculty of Informatics is located in the East Campus of the Università della Svizzera italiana. The exact address is via La Santa 1, Lugano (Switzerland).
The Campus has a number of shared spaces, a multi-purpose hall, an exhibition space, a canteen, a crèche and sports areas. It hosts around 600 members of staff, 1,000 students on the basic programme and 800 students in continuing education.
You can reach the university from Lugano train station in 9 minutes by taking bus number 6 in the direction of Cornaredo and getting off at the "Campus Universitario" stop (you can find the bus schedule [here](https://www.tplsa.ch/15/26/new2a-linee-orari-linea-6.html)).
### Stay in touch
**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)
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