International Relations and Study Abroad
The Service
The International Relations and Study Abroad Service of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) promotes and coordinates initiatives that strengthen the university’s international profile, offering opportunities for exchange, growth, and inclusion for the entire academic community.
Its activities and projects are developed around three main pillars:
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Exchange
Through various exchange programs, the Service facilitates international experiences for students, researchers, faculty, and administrative staff, fostering academic and cultural dialogue, while also paying close attention to sustainability. USI currently has 117 active agreements with partner universities in Switzerland, across Europe, and in several non-European countries.
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Internationalisation
Internationalisation is an integral part of USI’s vision and is reflected in numerous initiatives and collaborations, including support for the creation and management of double degree or joint degree programs that offer integrated academic pathways with international partners, strategic partnerships with foreign institutions, participation in national and international interest groups and academic networks, promotion of intercultural competencies, presence at major sector conferences to enhance visibility and exchanges, and hosting of academic and institutional delegations.
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Integration
Through initiatives such as Scholars at Risk and InclUSIone, the Service promotes a university committed to the values of hospitality, inclusion, and social responsibility.
