Università della Svizzera Italiana — student housing nearby (2026)

Via Giuseppe Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

QS #473World University Rankings
★ 4.7Google campus rating
158published reviews

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What people say about Università della Svizzera Italiana

Dariusz Prokopowicz ★★★★★ · Google review · 4 months ago

Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano is frequently described in my professional network as a "vibrant intellectual bridge," where Swiss academic moxie meets the creative flair of Mediterranean culture to produce truly world-class research. From numerous substantive dialogues with colle

Tsenddorj Dorjpurev ★★★★★ · Google review · 5 years ago

Lovely, lovely place to study. Spent many sleepless nights at the fifth floor of the library, dedicated only to Master's students, with the pen from Career Office and recycled, brown A4 paper from under the printers, solving equations and drinking Moka in Italian style. Having lunch next to Duomo is

George Marrash ★ · Google review · 2 years ago

The university itself is a nice location, central to Lugano and modern kinda. The rooms are not equipped with ACs and in summer it is boiling hot to the point that you can’t even breath. The city is very expensive !! Wouldn’t want to live here and spend a fortune on everyday activities. Regarding th

Maksim ★★★★★ · Google review · 3 years ago

Awesome university. Respectful and kind professors, interesting teaching methods. Great community, IT services are on high level. Totally recommended for getting an IT degree.

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Università della Svizzera Italiana ranks #473 in the QS World University Rankings and holds a 4.7★ Google rating across 158 published campus reviews. Rankings measure the institution — visit days and open campuses tell you more about daily life.
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