Courses open to USI Alumni and to students of other Swiss universities
The Laboratory of Modern Languages - USI's language centre - offers pre-semester and semester-time language courses during the Autumn and Spring semesters.
In general, all language courses are open to USI Alumni and students from other Swiss universities for a fee and subject to availability. For further information and registration, please refer to the accordion below.
Course offerings
Italian, French, German ane English language courses - intensive pre-semester and semester-time - for all levels, with the exception of level B2 part 2 courses:
- Italian language courses; Frequently Asked Questions
- French language courses; Frequently Asked Questions
- German language courses; Frequently Asked Questions
- English language courses; Frequently Asked Questions
Exam preparation courses for internationally recognized language certifications:
Ancient languages: the Faculty of Theology of Lugano offers courses in ancient languages as part of its academic programs.
Fees
| Course format | Fees |
| Pre-semester intensive courses (60 hrs) | CHF 800 |
| Semester-time courses (28+28 hrs) | CHF 500 |
| Semester-time courses (56 hrs) | CHF 800 |
| Pre-semester courses in preparation for official certifications (60 hrs) |
CHF 1'500 |
| Semester-time courses in preparation for official certifications (28+28 hrs) |
CHF 850 |
Payment Methods
The invoice will be sent by mail to the address provided during the registration (only after the course level has been confirmed, following the successful completion of the entrance test). The invoice is due within thirty days from the date of issuance. The total amount must be paid via bank or postal transfer. For further information, please contact: [email protected]