Internationality

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

Internationality at SUPSI. Everything you need to know

Mobility and international relations

All the information you need to plan and enjoy a mobility experience at SUPSI.

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International research

Research activities are carried out by a multitude of specialised units active in the various Departments and Affiliated Schools, in close cooperation with institutions, companies and partners that are also active internationally.

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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

The objectives of internationality

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.

International research

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International research projects. Some examples

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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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News. An international outlook

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Andrea Emilio Rizzoli in Brussels on the future of public AI

The Director of IDSIA USI-SUPSI co-chaired a panel of experts who made recommendations intended for the European Commission. The recommendations were delivered to Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager.

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Living school elsewhere: professional experiences abroad

Six future pre-school and primary school teachers will travel to Togo, Kenya, Ghana, Costa Rica and Greece for a two-month internship experience: an interesting opportunity to broaden horizons and learn about other ways of doing school.