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Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)

Ticino, Switzerland
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  • 4 Faculties
  • 1997Founded
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) is one of the nine professional universities recognised by the Swiss Confederation.

 


 

Acronym SUPSI
Founded 1997
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes 15
Location Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Address Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) Le Gerre, Via Pobiette 11 CH-6928 Manno Canton of Ticino Switzerland

Mission

To train highly qualified, immediately operational professionals who cater primarily to the needs of the region, while preparing them to operate competently in national and international environments. Through research, SUPSI aims to deliver innovative solutions that improve the sustainability and competitiveness of local businesses and organizations.

Vision

SUPSI aims to be a leading, innovative, multidisciplinary University of Applied Sciences and Arts with a Latin culture, recognized for its strong networking capabilities and leadership both nationally and internationally across academic, business, and political-institutional domains.To train highly qualified, immediately operational professionals who cater primarily to the needs of the region, while preparing them to operate competently in national and international environments. Through research, SUPSI aims to deliver innovative solutions that improve the sustainability and competitiveness of local businesses and organizations. []

Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana

Objectives

  • Strategy and international standards

Develop a quality assurance system that complies with institutional accreditation standards and our institutional strategy.

  • Continuous improvement

Promote a culture of quality aimed at continuous improvement of processes and optimal use of resources.

  • Dialogue and sharing

Be open to discussion with staff, students, alumni and external experts.

  • Training and research

Enhance the quality of our institutional mandates by stimulating mutual benefits.

  • Unique and integrated QAS

Align the management of the entire SUPSI in accordance with affiliation agreements.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. Department of Environment Constructions and Design
  2. Department of Innovative Technologies
  3. Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care
  4. Department of Education and Learning

Reasons to Study at Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana

  1. Internationality

    SUPSI's international dimension is realized through the mobility of its academic staff, involvement in international networks and participation in European research programmes. SUPSI encourages the creation of opportunities for mobility and international cooperation among lecturers, researchers and students.

  2. Equal Opportunities

    SUPSI promotes equal opportunities through actions that aim at equality, well-being, and the enhancement of differences with a view to an inclusive training and working environment. In everything it does, SUPSI aims to ensure a study and working environment that respects equal opportunities and all forms of diversity, so as to offer everyone an accessible, high-quality university education and career path.

  3. Sustainability

    SUPSI pursues sustainability objectives in its economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects in its activities. SUPSI is committed to implementing the principles of sustainability in its activities by involving members of the university community and stakeholders in the region with projects and numerous initiatives.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CHF 1,600 - CHF 4,400
International Students CHF 3,200

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CHF 1,600
International Students CHF 3,200

Other Fees

A fee of CHF 200 must be paid at the same time as submitting the application within the specified application deadline; the amount may vary for affiliated schools.

For degree courses that allow it, an application for admission can be submitted after the application deadlines announced on the website (LINK). The fee required for these applications is CHF 300.

The application fee for admission to several degree courses in the same academic year is CHF 300.

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

To find out about the requirements, procedures, and admission deadlines for individual courses, please consult the degree course page.

 


 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

To find out about the requirements, procedures and admission deadlines for individual courses, please consult the ???????degree course page.

In order to start a SUPSI course, you must submit an application for admission by the deadline via the Student Portal and pay a non-refundable fee of CHF 200.

Some training courses require a ranking and/or entrance examination.

Candidates who receive confirmation of admission are asked to formalize their registration with a view to enrolment.

How To Apply For Admission

The application for admission must be submitted online..

Go to the guide for registering for the Student portal and starting the application.e per avviare la domanda di ammissione.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +41 (0)58 666 60 24

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Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Cafeteria
  • Sports: SUPSI promotes fun, socialising and motivation through a variety of sports activities, offered in collaboration with the Sport Service of the University of Lugano (USI). Fun, socialization and motivation through diversified sports activities.

 

  • Library: Each SUPSI department has its own specialized library, catering to specific study, research, and information purposes. Associated with SLSP and part of the Swisscovery network, these libraries offer resources both to support academic activities and to anyone wishing to learn more about the disciplines studied at the University.
    Furthermore, a SUPSI library system coordinates and manages the various departmental libraries. The SUPSI Libraries offer various services to facilitate access to resources, including assistance in using library materials and databases, interlibrary loans, consulting services, and workstations for bibliographic research.

School Contact

Address

Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) Le Gerre, Via Pobiette 11 CH-6928 Manno Canton of Ticino Switzerland

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+41 58 666 60 00

Website Address

https://www.supsi.ch/

Accreditations

The institutional accreditation procedure, which all universities of applied sciences must undergo, includes an evaluation of the quality assurance system every seven years. In March 2021, the Swiss Accreditation Council confirmed SUPSI's status as a University of Applied Sciences for the period 2021-2028.


 

Vice Chancellor

Giovanni Merlini

Giovanni Merlini, a lawyer and former National Councilor, will take office on January 1, 2024, replacing Alberto Petruzzella, who is ending his term after nearly 12 years on the Council, 10 of which as President.

Giovanni Merlini earned a Licentiate in Law from the University of Bern in 1988, followed by a cantonal bar license in 1991 and a cantonal notary license in 1993. The same year, he ... read more

earned a Doctorate in Law from the University of Bern. He currently practices law and notary and runs a law firm with offices in Locarno and Lugano.



 

Academic Staff

  • Daniela Willi-Piezzi

    Director of the Department of Education and Learning Daniela Willi-Piezzi was born in Sorengo on 25 September 1972. In 2002, she began teaching at the university level, initially at the University of St. Gallen and the University of Applied Sciences St.... read more
    Gallen (where she still teaches), and later at other institutions of higher education (ZfU, SAWI, Malik). Since 2005, she has worked at DEASS as a professional lecturer in both basic and continuing education (EMBA). For several years, she served as Head of Teaching and Teaching Quality and as a member of the Teaching Committee at the KFH.
     

     


     

  • Jean-Pierre Candeloro

    Director of the Department of Environment Constructions and Design
  • Pamela Valeggia

    Head of General Direction Services
  • Alberto Piatti

    Director of Research development and Knowledge Transfer??????? and Continuing Education Born in Sorengo on November 14, 1977. Twenty years of teaching, research, and management experience in mathematics and mathematics education at secondary and tertiary levels (middle school, Higher Edu... read more
    cation Institute, USI, SUPSI). From 2010 to 2017, he served as Head of Education at the Department of Advanced Studies (DFA/ASP) of SUPSI. From 2017 to 2025, he was Director of the Department of Advanced Studies (DFA/ASP) and a member of the SUPSI Executive Board. Since 2026, he has been a member of the Executive Board and Director of Research, Continuing Education, Development, and Knowledge Transfer at SUPSI.

     

     

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Notable Alumni

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History

SUPSI was established on 11 March 1997 by Canton Ticino and it received federal recognition in 2003. The new institution integrates preexisting specialized schools and public and private research institutes which date back to 1852 with the Cantonal High School initiated by Carlo Cattaneo and providing higher education courses in mechanics and architecture.

In 1997 SUPSI integrates within its new organization:

  • STS Electronic Engineering Section (established in Manno in 1993)
  • SSQEA College for Financial and Administrative Managers (established by Canton Ticino in 1987 as a third cycle following the commercial schools)
  • SSAA College of Applied Arts (established b... read more
    y Canton Ticino in Lugano in 1985 as a third cycle of the CSIA Educational Centre for Artistic Industry)
  • ICIMSI Institute of Computer Integrated Manufacturing of Southern Switzerland (established in Manno in 1992 as a private-public initiative to develop applied research in support of industry)
  • ICTS the Cantonal Experimental Technical Institution
  • the Cantonal Office of Geology and Hydrology which becomes the Institute of Earth Science (IST).

In 1997 SUPSI is divided into four departments: Construction and Territory, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Applied Art and Business Administration.

In the following years other specialized schools and public and private research institutes were integrated:

  • 1998 College of Social Work (established by Canton Ticino) becomes a department.
  • 1999 IDSIA Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research (established in Lugano in 1988); it is jointly run by Università della Svizzera italiana and SUPSI thanks to an agreement between the two institutions.
  • 2004 Fernfachhochshule Schweiz (FFHS) based in Brig and with training centers in Basel, Bern and Zurich.
  • 2006 Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana - Scuola Universitaria di Musica (Conservatory of Southern Switzerland/Ticino Music Conservatory)
  • 2006 Accademia Teatro Dimitri (established in 1975 by the Swiss clown Dimitri as a school of movement theatre).
  • 2007 Phsyiotherapie Graubünden (based in Landquart); Bachelor in Physiotherapy affiliated to the Department of Health Sciences.
  • 2011 MAInD; Master of Arts in Interaction Design.