University of Lugano PhD students

The number of PhD students in academic year 2010-2011 has risen to 228. The constant increase in the number of PhD students is closely linked to the growth of scientific research carried out at USI. 26 PhD degrees were awarded in 2010. The academic year also saw the inclusion of PhD students in Architecture.

Graph of USI PhD students. The graph shows how, in the academic year 2006-2007, the number of students has reached the maximum value (about 150).