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Università della Svizzera italiana

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6900 Lugano, Switzerland
251–300th in World University Rankings 2024
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    About

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    Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is one of the 12 certified public universities in Switzerland and member of swissuniversities. It is organised in six faculties and is active in several study and research areas, among which: architecture, communication sciences, computational science, data science, economics, health studies, humanities, informatics, law, medicine and biomedicine.

    USI is a young and lively university, a hub of opportunity open to the world where students are offered a quality interdisciplinary education in which they can be fully engaged and take centre stage, and where our researchers can count on having the space to freely pursue their initiative.

    3922 students and about 1008 professors and researchers, hailing from 144 countries, convene every day on the four campuses in Lugano, Mendrisio and Bellinzona. The relatively small size of the campuses encourages the free flow and open exchange of ideas. USI encourages faculty, students and researchers to develop their potential, and appreciates their curiosity and willingness to experiment with new ways of thinking, learning, teaching and working.

    Established in 1996, USI is in constant evolution, always taking on new challenges while remaining true to its three guiding principles: quality, openness and responsibility.

    Seven reasons for choosing USI:

    • Quality of the Swiss university system
    • International faculty
    • Leading interdisciplinary education
    • Teacher/student radio 1 to 9
    • Strong ties with the business world
    • Flexible structure, open to the exchange of ideas
    • International, dynamic and welcoming environment

    USI is a young and agile university that offers to its students a quality education and an enhancing study experience. International faculty teach students with an interdisciplinary, engaging and interactive approach, leaving room to practical application.

    The quality of the study curricula is complemented by USI small size, by 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.

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    Key Student Statistics

    A breakdown of student statistics at Università della Svizzera italiana

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    Student gender ratio
    46 F : 54 M (1)
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    International student percentage
    67% (1)
    student per staff
    Students per staff
    14 (1)
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    Student total
    3714 (1)

    Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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    Subjects Taught at Università della Svizzera italiana

    See below for a range of subjects taught at Università della Svizzera italiana

    Business and Economics301–400th

    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Business and Management
    • Accounting and Finance

    Clinical and Health201–250th

    • Medicine and Dentistry

    Computer Science201–250th

    • Computer Science

    Social Sciences401–500th

    • Communication and Media Studies
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