Lugano, Switzerland
Study in the Swiss Alps at Franklin University Switzerland in Lugano, a liberal arts institution and leader in international education for over 50 years. As the only university with dual US–Swiss accreditation, Franklin offers a uniquely global academic experience grounded in interdisciplinary learning and an international student community.
Courses are taught in English, spanning topics across literature, business, political science, communications, media, and visual and studio arts. This vast academic offering allows you to build a flexible, multidisciplinary course of study while engaging with students from around the world in one of Europe’s most distinctive academic settings.
Live and Study in the Alps
With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, Franklin University Switzerland offers a fully immersive semester shaped by hands-on academics, community engagement, and global exploration.
Students live on a residential campus in Lugano, with access to a range of on-campus housing and dining options, student organizations, and a close-knit international community. A signature Academic Travel course takes learning beyond the classroom, allowing students to explore Europe through travel alongside faculty and peers.
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Emerson students may take courses that fulfill General Education and Liberal Arts/Perspectives requirements, with additional opportunities to progress toward major, minor, and Honors requirements when approved by their academic department.
The Franklin University Switzerland Exchange Program is open to qualified sophomores, juniors, and first-semester seniors in good academic and conduct standing. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The program is limited to six students per semester.