Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland · QS World Rank #473
Living cost in Switzerland: CHF 21,000/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | — |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 85 | — |
University-wide minimum for English-taught master's programmes: a recognised certificate at CEFR B2+ level. Only IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge/TOEIC accepted (no PTE or Duolingo); no sub-scores stated · official source
Verified programmes (4)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Finance | Quantitative Finance, Sustainable Finance | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in Financial Technology and Computing | Digital Finance, Quantitative Finance | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master in International Tourism | Sustainable Tourism | 24 moIntake: Sep | CHF 8,000/yr | See official page |
| Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Logistics and Management (MASHLM)Work experience: One-year part-time MAS for humanitarian professionals, taught in residential blocks. | Humanitarian Logistics | 12 moIntake: Sep | CHF 21,000 total | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
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What master's programmes does Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offer?
We have verified 4 master's programmes at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) against its official pages, concentrated in Quantitative Finance, Sustainable Finance, Digital Finance, Sustainable Tourism, Humanitarian Logistics.
How much is international tuition at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about CHF 8,000–21,000. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) require?
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)'s university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Switzerland as a student?
Student living costs in Switzerland are around CHF 21,000/yr (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Switzerland include: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.