Computing & Data
Study software, information systems, data science and artificial intelligence.
Example programmes
- InformaticsMSc · Postgraduate
Study destination
Study in Switzerland
Switzerland has cantonal universities, federal institutes and universities of applied sciences. USI in Lugano offers an English-taught Informatics master’s.
Find your study options in Switzerland
Switzerland has cantonal universities, federal institutes and universities of applied sciences. USI in Lugano offers an English-taught Informatics master’s. Programme fees and high local living costs mean a comparatively low public fee is not a complete affordability assessment.
- Teaching language
- German · French · Italian · selected programmes in English
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
- Programme starts
- Check the programme’s admissions calendar
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
- Study budget
- Plan your total costs
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
- After graduation
- Explore your next step
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
Explore courses in Switzerland
Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.
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Universities to explore
Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland
A public Swiss university offering an English-taught Informatics master’s, with a new tuition schedule for 2027/28 entrants.
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- Università della Svizzera italiana (USI): Università della Svizzera italiana. Resized and cropped for display.
Plan your study budget
Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Tuition & fee references
A reduced rate applies to specified categories. Earlier entrants can retain their previous rate; confirm your intake and status.
Informatics
Postgraduate · Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
CHF 5,000per semester · standard USI rate for new entrants from 2027/28
USI: Informatics tuition and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
Living-cost planning reference
Request a Lugano budgethousing, compulsory insurance, meals and transport
Obtain current university housing and insurance guidance. Swiss living expenses can be high and must be funded in addition to semester tuition.
Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.
USI: organising your studies (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Allow for initial expenses
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Check funding early
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Entry requirements & how to apply
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Academic entry requirements
Bachelor’s applicants need an accepted school-leaving qualification and must meet the course’s subject and teaching-language requirements. The English-taught example on this page is a master’s programme; check undergraduate language options separately.
Language & course requirements
Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.
For a master’s degree
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI): official study information (opens in a new tab)
Documents to prepare
- Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
- Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
- A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
- Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.
Qualification recognition
A recognised relevant bachelor’s degree and the master’s academic and English requirements apply. Swiss bachelor’s programmes are often taught in a local language. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
Choose your intake before you apply
Check the master’s admissions calendar and the earlier deadline for applicants needing a visa. Tuition rules differ for 2027/28 entry.
Choose your programme
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Prepare and apply
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
Plan your arrival
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
Visa, work & student life
Student entry and residence
Non-EU/EFTA applicants should check the study entry visa and cantonal residence permit, including admission, financial resources and suitable accommodation.
Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.
USI: study residence and arrival (opens in a new tab)
Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Working during and after study
SEM guidance generally allows non-EU students to work only after six months, with a term-time limit and authorisation conditions. Confirm the rules and exceptions with the canton and university.
Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.
Prepare for your arrival
Confirm entry permission, housing, health-insurance obligations and cantonal registration before travel.
Your questions about Switzerland
How much should I budget?
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
When should I apply?
Check the master’s admissions calendar and the earlier deadline for applicants needing a visa. Tuition rules differ for 2027/28 entry.
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI): official study information (opens in a new tab)
Are these the only courses and universities available?
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Can I fund my studies through part-time work?
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
Will my qualification be recognised?
A recognised relevant bachelor’s degree and the master’s academic and English requirements apply. Swiss bachelor’s programmes are often taught in a local language. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI): official study information (opens in a new tab)
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