Internationality

SUPSI's international dimension is realised through the mobility of its academic staff, involvement in international networks and participation in European research programmes.

The objectives in brief

The international dimension is one of the four priority strategic choices that SUPSI has identified for the four-year period 2021-2024.
International access includes four objectives in particular.

Positioning

Strengthening the position in the Swiss university system to meet the demands of global outreach. Enhance the regional, national and international potential, both in research and service projects and in the training of profiles required by employers.

North-South connection

Acting as a two-way bridge between the north and south of the Alps, leveraging specific competencies and responding to the needs of the region.

Education

Adapting the educational offering to the other national languages, German in particular, and to English, according to the curricula and the language skills required by the professional contexts of reference.

International Initiatives

Promoting international initiatives aimed at strengthening regional and national reputation and related to regional development.

At a Glance. Internationality in numbers

SUPSI encourages the creation of opportunities for mobility and international cooperation among lecturers, researchers and students. Internationality represents a value that translates into the development of intercultural competences, partnerships and research projects.

Figures for the year 2022.

56
Projects of the European Horizon 2020 programme
80
Active international projects
210+
Incoming/outgoing student and staff mobility
170+
International collaborations with university partners

Internationality at SUPSI. Everything you need to know

Research at SUPSI is characterised by its application profile, aimed mainly at meeting the needs of companies and institutions, with some areas of high scientific standing and international visibility. Particularly relevant is SUPSI's presence in European research programmes.

International students

In order to study and stay in Switzerland, there are a number of bureaucratic aspects to be considered before starting one's activity.

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Experiences. Internationality told by you

Asset Publisher

I hope in the future to make the seeds that this experience has given me bloom .

Giada GallianoThird year Bachelor student in primary education, University of Turin

I was able to see at first-hand how their communication services are organised, find best practices and enrich my personal and professional knowledge.