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English language courses

The Laboratory of Modern Languages offers English language courses from level B1 to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Each course aims to develop comprehension and production skills, both oral and written.

 

English language courses open to USI community free of charge

 

Language courses open to USI Alumni and students from other Swiss universities fee-based

 

Language courses open to external users fee-based

 

 

Language services provided upon request.

 

Fee-based customised language courses

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  • Why is it important to learn English?

    • In the Bachelor's programmes, English B2+ is a requirement in many study tracks (Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Theology in Lugano);
    • An excellent knowledge of English is essential for successfully completing a Master's degree programme;
    • The LLM offers free courses for the entire USI community up to C1 level;
    • It is often a requirement for USI's Exchange programmes;
    • English is the lingua franca of science and research;
    • Knowledge of the language is a requirement for admission to most universities;
    • A good knowledge of English broadens study and career opportunities in Switzerland and abroad.

  • ECTS credits

    Some study programmes (Bachelor’s and Master’s) allow students to earn ECTS credits if the following conditions are met:

    • attending at least 75% of the classes for national languages (French, Italian, German) or at least 80% for English

    • passing the final test of the chosen language course.

    Check below whether your programme allows you to receive ECTS credits by taking a language course:

     

    ECTS All Faculties

     

    ECTS Bachelor in Communication

     

    ECTS Bachelor in Lingua, letteratura e civiltà italiana

  • Linguistic official certification of the English language

    To graduate with a Bachelor's degree from the Faculties of Communication and Economics, students are required to achieve a specified level of English proficiency (B2 and/or B2+). USI accepts official IELTS, Cambridge English, TOEFL, and TOEIC certifications to fulfill this language requirement.
    At the link provided, you can find information about examination centers in Switzerland where it is possible to take the IELTS and Cambridge English exams.
    On the same page, you will also find information regarding the language certifications accepted for admission to a Master's degree program.

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