Introduction and Overview

Franklin University Switzerland is a private university located in Lugano, Switzerland. The school offers a variety of degree programs including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. Its degrees are accredited in both the United States and Switzerland, attracting students from more than 50 countries and creating a diverse learning environment.

History and Establishment

Founded in 1969, the university was formerly Fleming College. It is one of the oldest American higher education institutions in Europe and the first of its kind established in Switzerland.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 54 academic staff members, an average class size of 16 people, and a maximum class size of no more than 30 people, which allows students to receive more teacher attention and personalized guidance.

Teaching Achievements: It focuses on cultivating students' international vision, critical thinking and interdisciplinary abilities. After graduation, students are employed or continue their studies in different fields around the world, showing strong comprehensive qualities and adaptability.

International Exchange: With its central location in Europe and cross-cultural environment, it actively carries out international exchange and cooperation projects. Students have the opportunity to participate in academic travel courses, semester or academic year overseas exchange programs to broaden their international horizons and accumulate cross-cultural experience.

Institutional Nature

Franklin University of Switzerland is a private university.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasizing interdisciplinary and liberal arts perspectives, focusing on cultivating students' international awareness, critical thinking and social responsibility. The curriculum integrates knowledge from different disciplines and encourages students to think and solve problems from multiple perspectives to adapt to the complex challenges in the context of globalization.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines:

International Management: The master's program in this major focuses on cultivating students' management capabilities and strategic thinking in an international business environment, covering knowledge in multiple fields such as international marketing, financial management, and human resource management, laying the foundation for students to enter multinational companies or international organizations.

Media and Communication: Focusing on the development trend of the media industry and the combination of communication theory and practice, courses include journalism, advertising, public relations, digital media, etc., cultivating students' professional skills in media production, communication planning, public opinion guidance, etc., to meet the media industry's demand for diversified talents.

Psychology: In-depth study of human behavior and psychological processes, courses involve various branches of psychology, such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, etc. Through theoretical learning and practical research, students can master the research methods and application skills of psychology and prepare for work in the fields of psychological counseling, education, human resources, etc.

Key laboratories: No specific key laboratories were found in the school, but the school will equip the teaching and research of various disciplines with corresponding professional facilities and resources, such as the multimedia production laboratory of the media discipline and the behavioral observation and experimental laboratory of the psychology discipline, to support students' practical operations and teachers' scientific research activities.

Department settings

The school has multiple departments, covering multiple disciplines such as humanities and arts, social sciences, business management, and natural sciences, including but not limited to the following departments:

Department of Humanities and Arts: Provides courses in professional directions such as literature, art history, music, and drama to cultivate students' humanistic qualities and art appreciation ability.

Department of Social Sciences: Covers disciplines such as political science, economics, sociology, and psychology to help students understand social phenomena and human behavior, and lay the foundation for careers such as social research, public policy, and social services.

Department of Business and Management: Including majors such as international business, marketing, finance, and accounting, it focuses on cultivating students' business thinking and management skills to adapt to the needs of the global business environment.

Faculty of Natural Sciences: Courses in mathematics, physics, biology, environmental science, etc. are offered to cultivate students' scientific research capabilities and understanding of the natural world, and to support further study or career development in related fields.

Ranking

In the 2024 WURI ranking, Franklin University Switzerland ranks 29th in the world's most innovative universities and 7th in the culture and values ​​category.

In the university rankings of U.S. News & World Report, the school did not receive a comprehensive ranking.

Cost

Tuition fees vary by major and degree type, and no specific tuition standards have been found. At the same time, the school provides students with a variety of scholarships and grants opportunities to reduce the financial burden of students. For specific information, please consult the school's admissions office.

Campus

Location: The main campus is located in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland. It is located on a hillside overlooking the town of Lugano. The campus has a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. In addition, the school also has a North Campus nearby.

Campus Facilities:

Teaching Facilities: The main campus (Kaletsch Campus) consists of a private villa with an attached library, auditorium and classrooms, and also has a restaurant called "Grotto". The school's classrooms are equipped with modern teaching equipment, and the library has a rich collection of books, providing students with good learning resources.

Accommodation facilities: The school has a total of eight dormitory buildings, located in Solengo and Lugano, providing students with a variety of accommodation options. Dormitory room types include single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms and quad rooms, etc. Some rooms are also equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes ette to meet the different living needs of students.

Sports facilities: The North Campus is equipped with sports facilities, including sports fields, gyms, etc., providing students with a place to carry out sports activities and exercise.