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Lugano, Switzerland
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Franklin University Switzlerland was originally established in 1969 as Fleming College in honour of Benjamin Franklin, the American scientist and political philosopher. The university is nestled in Lugano, a city in the south of Switzerland. Students at the univeristy come from more than 50 countries. Academic programmes cover a range of subject areas including art, history and visual culture, history, international management, political science, psychology, and social justice and sustainability.

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£48,822 - £56,535 per annum

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

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Hong Kong

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Competitive salary

Posted

8 Jun 2026

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