Academic studies, vocational and continuing education, research and development are very present in the Lugano area and play an important role for the city.

Each university, along with its respective research institutes, offers a wide range of degree programs, Master's degrees, and PhDs, as well as a comprehensive catalog of postgraduate specialization courses.

In most cases, access to university does not require restricted admissions, but it is necessary to adhere to specific application procedures and deadlines: usually between February and April of the preceding year.

For those who want to know more, the Learn Lugano web portal is available, providing all the essential information for those wishing to move to the city for their university studies.

learn.lugano.ch

In Lugano and in the neighboring municipalities, the following academic institutions are present: