SUPSI


The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland is one of the Universities of Applied Sciences of the Swiss Confederation.
SUPSI offers more than 30 bachelor and master courses, complementing theoretical scientific knowledge and practical technological advances applied to real projects.
Various departments of SUPSI are mainly based in Southern Switzerland.

History

SUPSI was established on 11 March 1997 by Canton Ticino and it received federal recognition in 2003. The new institution integrates preexisting specialized schools and public and private research institutes which date back to 1852 with the Cantonal High School initiated by Carlo Cattaneo and providing higher education courses in mechanics and architecture.
In 1997 SUPSI integrates within its new organization:
In 1997 SUPSI is divided into four departments: Construction and Territory, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Applied Art and Business Administration.
In the following years other specialized schools and public and private research institutes were integrated:
As a Swiss University of Applied Sciences, SUPSI is an autonomous organization, and it has a university status with a focus on professional training and applied research.
Its four institutional mandates are first and second level university education, continuing education, applied research and consulting and support services to businesses and institutions.
The governance of SUPSI is based on:
From a financial point of view, SUPSI is supported by Ticino cantonal contributions, contributions from the Swiss Confederation and is self-financing. The support of Canton Ticino is regulated by a performance contract based on the number of students enrolled and on the volume of projects acquired.

Departments and associated schools

SUPSI is organized in departments and associated schools. The associated schools are managed by private institutions, and they are integrated within SUPSI general administration. Departments include institutes, laboratories, and centres of expertise; they are organized in academic disciplines.
Due to the progressive integration of preexisting specialized schools and public and private research institutes, the structure of the departments changes through time

Department for Environment, Constructions and Design

The departments works in basic training, continuing education, research and services.
The focus of the Department of Innovative Technologies is applied engineering sciences in the industrial sector, technological and IT services for both educational and research purposes.
Within the department there are:
The department works in education, research and services.

Associated schools

  1. Accademia Teatro Dimitri
  2. Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
  3. Fernfachhochschule Schweiz
  4. MAInD - Master of Advanced Studies in Interaction Design

    Campus

SUPSI is located in southern Switzerland, in cantons Ticino, Valais and Graubünden.
LocationCentresFacilitiesNote
CanobbioDepartment for Environment Constructions and Design
MannoSupsi Directorship, Department of Health Sciences, Department of Business and Social Sciences and Department of Innovative TechnologiesDay nursery
LocarnoDepartment of Teaching and Learning
LuganoConservatorio della Svizzera italiana
VerscioScuola Teatro Dimitri
BrigFernfachhochschule Schweiz
LandquartPhysiotherapie Graubünden--

Academics

The first SUPSI diplomas are awarded in 2000 in architecture, civil engineering, computer science, electronic engineering, interior design, visual communication, conservation and restoration, business administration and social work. In 2001 the Canton Ticino Chamber of Commerce for Industry and Craftsmanship, the Association of Ticino Industries, the Ticino Banking Association and by Ticino Section Swiss Construction Companies establish the Ticino Economy Prize for the best SUPSI graduates; in 2011 the Prize Talenthesis is established.

Undergraduate programme (Bachelor's degree)

Graduate programme (Master's degree)

Continuing education

SUPSI provides further trainings and qualifications:
TypologyFieldTitleLocationCentreLanguage
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Tax LawDepartment of Business and Social Sciences
Executive Master of Business AdministrationEMBA Executive Master of Business Administration
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Clinica generale
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Cultural Management
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Gestione sanitaria
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Human capital management
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Industrial Engineering and Operations
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS IT Management and Governance
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Library and Information Science
Master of Advanced StudiesMAS Mobile and Internet Applications
Diploma of Advanced StudiesDAS Gestione sanitaria
Diploma of Advanced StudiesDAS Indirizzo clinico
Diploma of Advanced StudiesDAS ICT Systems and Security
Master of Advanced StudiesDesignMAS Interaction DesignCanobbioDepartment for Environment Constructions and Design/Laboratory of Visual CultureEnglish

Research

A research service is co-managed by SUPSI and Università della Svizzera italiana.