The main professional outlet at the end of the Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is in the industrial sector, specifically in the area of product and component development of functional groups, machines, industrial automation, robotics and packaging, renewable energy and the transport sector.
The profiles aim to deepen a subject area and complement the generalist skills acquired in previous years. The goal is to transmit additional notions and tools, useful for professional activity or continuing studies with a Master's degree. The content is designed with local companies and in line with the demands of the labor market.
The course is characterised by various forms of teaching in which particular attention is paid to the relationship between theory (lectures) and practice (exercises, workshops and projects). Integrated teaching methods are part of some courses and are gradually being developed.
The study programme has a strong practical and vocational orientation with numerous exercises and laboratory activities accompanying the theoretical lectures in the classroom.
The East Campus has numerous laboratories, machinery and innovative equipment for experimental activities.
Semester and diploma projects are carried out in cooperation with companies and institutions in the area to confront real issues and get closer to the industrial world.
Courses are mainly delivered in Italian; some subjects are offered in English.
Faculty members are very attentive to the relationship with female students and concretize activities in favor of their support.
Intensive preparatory courses are offered for new freshmen in order to level out incoming skills in math, physics and technical drawing. First-year remedial courses are also offered in the subjects of mathematics, physics and statics. Peer support through repetition activities is also encouraged.
The Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering provides for 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is the European system for the recognition, transfer and accumulation of educational credits. One ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of approximately 30 hours. One academic year usually corresponds to 60 ECTS credits (1800 working hours).
In possession of a high school diploma (federal/foreign recognised), access to the Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering is permitted after completion of a practical internship (Assisted Practical Year).
For the Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, the supervised practicum year can be completed as follows:
Once the procedure has been completed, the student receives an automatic confirmation of successful application.
All applications for admission are assessed by SUPSI.
In the event of a positive response, the student receives an e-mail with instructions on how to confirm the application.
In the event of non-admission, the applicant will be contacted individually by the DTI Secretariat.
To submit an application for admission through the SUPSI Student Portal, you must have a Switch edu-ID account.
To submit your application for admission, you must have a Switch edu-ID account. If you already have one you can log into the SUPSI Student Portal with your credentials, otherwise follow the procedure described below.
Access the following link: https://eduid.ch/
To create the account you need to enter:
After agreeing to the terms and conditions, a user account is created and a link sent to the given email address.
To activate the account, you must click on the link in the email and log in to Switch edu-ID for the first time. Once the account is active, you will be able to access the SUPSI Student Portal to submit your application for admission.
For more information on creating the Switch edu-ID account click on the following link.
CHF 150 .– per semester.
Various public and private institutions offer support to students in need. More information can be found here.
Bachelor and Master Secretariat
East Campus USI-SUPSI
Via la Santa 1
CH-6962 Lugano-Viganello
