University of Italian-speaking Switzerland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1146 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #442 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #11 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #129 of 1,021 | For UX/UI Desgin |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Enrollment
- 3,017
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.usi.ch
- Languages
- Italian;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school leaving certificate (Maturitätszeugnis) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Enrollment | 3,017 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for University of Italian-speaking Switzerland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland has published 13,269 scientific papers with 345,473 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, and Philosophy.
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 7 | 11 |
| 1998 | 10 | 16 |
| 1999 | 31 | 34 |
| 2000 | 26 | 73 |
| 2001 | 26 | 130 |
| 2002 | 40 | 179 |
| 2003 | 75 | 329 |
| 2004 | 95 | 381 |
| 2005 | 115 | 573 |
| 2006 | 170 | 834 |
| 2007 | 227 | 1267 |
| 2008 | 256 | 1828 |
| 2009 | 331 | 2484 |
| 2010 | 408 | 3299 |
| 2011 | 452 | 4091 |
| 2012 | 471 | 5527 |
| 2013 | 473 | 6443 |
| 2014 | 515 | 7904 |
| 2015 | 582 | 9557 |
| 2016 | 581 | 10808 |
| 2017 | 730 | 13738 |
| 2018 | 775 | 17669 |
| 2019 | 856 | 22689 |
| 2020 | 974 | 31702 |
| 2021 | 1151 | 42170 |
| 2022 | 1123 | 41172 |
| 2023 | 1127 | 44333 |
| 2024 | 948 | 43068 |
| 2025 | 821 | 39292 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 4,000 per semester (CHF) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Italian, Medicine |
|---|---|
| Master | Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Business Computing, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Economics, European Studies, Finance, Information Management, Information Technology, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Medicine, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Relations, Software Engineering, Tourism |
| Master of Advanced Studies | Communication Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Health Administration, Management, Transport Management |
| Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato | Architecture, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Finance, Immunology, Italian, Literature, Management, Mathematics |
Notable alumni
-
Xenia Tchoumitcheva
- Years
- 1987-.. (age 39)
- Enrolled in the University of Italian-speaking Switzerland
- In 2010 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- modelentrepreneurbloggerbeauty pageant contestantactor
- Biography
-
Xenia Tchoumitcheva, known professionally as Xenia Tchoumi, is a Swiss model, entrepreneur, and content creator.
University of Italian-speaking Switzerland faculties and divisions
| Academy : Architecture | Aesthetics, Architecture, Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Communication Science | Communication Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Linguistics, Management, Media Studies, Psychology |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Informatics | Computer Networks, Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| Institute : Italian Studies | Cultural Studies, Italian, Literature, Native Language |
| Research Division : Biomedicine | Biomedicine |
General information
| Alternative names | USI Università della Svizzera Italiana Université de la Suisse italienne |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Federal Council |
Location and contacts
| Address | Via Lambertenghi 10A Lugano, 6904 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 63,000 |