Services at USI - Università della Svizzera italiana

Administrative services

Administrative services

The administrative services include the USI secretariat, the faculties’ secretariats and the human resources department. Read more

University library of Lugano

University Library Services

The University of Lugano offers library services for students, teachers and collaborators, but also open to the public, with headquarters in the Lugano and Mendrisio campuses. Read more

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Media and Communication

The task of the Media and Communication Service is to inform the press and the public at large about the various activities undertaken by the University of Lugano in the fields of academic education, research, and the promotion of science and culture. Read more

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Equal Opportunities Service

The service organises concrete projects and campaigns aimed at generating awareness for gender issues and fostering equal opportunities. Read more

Legal Service

The Service assists the University’s management and the Faculties through counsel and legal representation in proceedings and litigations involving administrative, civil or criminal authorities, as well as in cases derived from contracts with third parties. In addition, it offers legal advice and guidance on enquiries and issues of a juridical nature. Read more

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Study Advisory Service

The Study Advisory Service aims at supporting and accompanying students in the choice of a study programme. The Service provides detailed information and is available through the entire academic year to discuss students’ educational options via email, phone, or personal appointment. Read more

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Quality Assurance

Responsible for a sound administration of quality assurance within the University of Lugano, focused mainly on teaching, research, and services to the academic community. Read more

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International Relations and Study-abroad Office

This office exists to facilitate the participation of the USI’s students and academic staff in different student exchange initiatives. Read more

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Research Service USI/SUPSI

A joint service of the University of Lugano and of the University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), aiming to provide support to researchers of both institutions. Read more

Ticinoscience (Science et Cité)

Ticinoscience aims to bring science and society closer together. Its main activity is scientific communication in Southern Switzerland. Its objectives are achieved by conducting surveys on public perception of science, developing local and international projects, running a science centre in collaboration with Lugano’s school authorities, a planetarium and a laboratory for the teaching of biology. Read more

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USI Career Service

The University’s USI Career Service aims at fostering exchange and contacts with the professional world, and at acquainting students with the working environment, thus making the transition from the academic world to the workplace easier and more successful. Read more

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Alumni

The office’s main task is to overlook relations with former students of the University of Lugano, aiming at creating a successful network between former students and the university. Read more

Accommodation Service

The Accommodation Service is a service of our University designed to help students and assistants in their search for a place to stay. The Service cannot guarantee full success at all times, but wants to provide free one-to-one advice and guidance through practical directions on opportunities and the appropriate channels.
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Sport Service USI/SUPSI

Created to raise the awareness of faculty, staff, and students to the importance of sport, this service promotes and organises various sporting activities and events. Read more

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eLearning lab (eLab)

The aim of eLab -eLearning Lab is to promote the development of eLearning applications at USI and SUPSI, and, less directly, in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. Read more

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Computer Support Services

This service oversees that all computers, networks and web services are functioning properly throughout the University’s installations. Read more

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Web and Graphic Design Service

This service manages the activities of development, publishing and maintenance of the University of Lugano (USI) websites. Read more

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Start-up Promotion Centre

The Start-up Promotion Centre has been created with the purpose of providing assistance to Swiss and foreign graduates and, in particular, to those who intend starting up a business in the Canton Ticino. Read more

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Ticinotransfer

Ticinotransfer is the network for the transfer of technology and knowledge within the Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland. It serves as a point of contact between research institutes and companies. Read more