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Università della Svizzera italiana
(USI)
About
The Università della Svizzera italiana, sometimes referred to as the USI University or the University of Lugano in English-speaking contexts, is a public Swiss university established in 1995, with campuses in Lugano, Mendrisio and Bellinzona. USI is the only university in Switzerland where the official language is Italian, but many of its programs are in English.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 16 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 4,029
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 70%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Università della Svizzera italiana?
Università della Svizzera italiana's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank 586.
When was Università della Svizzera italiana founded?
Università della Svizzera italiana was founded in 1996.
What are the top subjects at Università della Svizzera italiana?
Top subjects at Università della Svizzera italiana include: Statistics & Operational Research, Clinical & Health, Medical Technology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Economics & Econometrics.
Where is Università della Svizzera italiana located?
Università della Svizzera italiana is located in Lugano, Switzerland.